churn
Translation
to agitate, to move violently, to lose customers
Examples
She churned the cream to make butter.
She churned the cream to make butter.
My stomach was churning with nerves.
My stomach was churning with nerves.
Many customers churn each month.
Many customers churn each month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to agitate (sth.) vigorously She churned the cream to make butter.
((no object)) (of customers) to stop using a service Many customers churn each month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agitate, stir, roil
Etymology
From Old English 'cyrin', meaning a churn (the container).
Memory Tips
Picture a butter churn constantly turning, similar to how customers might 'turn over' or leave a company.