Q: Does "cut" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The football player cut to his left to evade a tackle.

The car cut to the left at the intersection.

A: the same meaning


Q: Does "turn" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Turn the clay on the wheel.

Ivory turns well.

A: different meanings


Q: Does "waste" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Waste heat.

We waste the dirty water by channeling it into the sewer.

A:
different meanings