Q: Does the word "turn" mean the same thing in "Turn your dance partner around." and "The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "commercialization" mean the same thing in "Both companies will retain control over the commercialization of their own products." and "The government tried to accelerate the commercialization of this development."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "life" mean the same thing in "The oceans are teeming with life." and "Social life."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "gather" mean the same thing in "Be careful not to stretch or gather your knitting." and "If you want to emphasise the shape, it is possible to gather the waistline."?

A:
the same meaning