churn
Translation
to churn, to agitate, to stir, to lose customers
Examples
She churned the cream to make butter.
She churned the cream to make butter.
My stomach churned nervously before the exam.
My stomach churned nervously before the exam.
The company churns thousands of customers each month.
The company churns thousands of customers each month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to agitate or stir (sth.) vigorously She churned the cream to make butter.
((no object)) to move about violently His stomach churned.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agitate, stir, roil
Etymology
From Old English 'cyrin', a churn for making butter.
Memory Tips
Imagine turning a crank on an old butter churn. This repetitive, agitating motion applies to both the physical action and the business concept of customer turnover.