B2verbhealthsport
US/twɪst/
UK/twɪst/
to turn or bend something into a different shape, or to turn part of your body
In context
I twisted my ankle while running down the stairs to catch the bus.
Twist the lid to the left and the bottle will open easily.
The reporter twisted my words to make the story more dramatic.
Words that go with twist
verb + noun
- twist your ankleBe careful on the wet rocks or you'll twist your ankle.
- twist the truthSome websites twist the truth to get more clicks.
- twist wordsPlease don't twist my words; that is not what I said.
verb + adverb
- twist offHe twisted off the cap and drank the whole bottle of water.
- twist aroundShe twisted around in her seat to see who was calling her.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My leg was twisted when I fell, so I went to the doctor.Correct: I twisted my ankle when I fell, so I went to the doctor.