turn away

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To rotate so as not to face someone or something.
2. 2
   To rotate oneself so as not to face someone or something.
3. 3
   To bend or turn from a fixed course.
4. 4
   To bend or turn from a fixed course.
5. 5
   To refuse to admit someone or accept something.
6. 6
   To avert or ward off the occurrence or effects of.
7. 7
   To dismiss from service.
8. 8
   To forsake or refuse an association or commitment.