Turn to
verb
Use someone or something as a source of help or support.
When he lost his job, he had to turn to his parents for financial help.
Often appears as...
- turn to someone for help
- turn to a specific source
verb
To become or start to do something.
After years in advertising, he turned to writing.
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- turn to a career
- turn to a hobby
verb
To go to; aim or direct something somewhere.
She turned to the audience and began her speech.
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- turn to an audience
- turn to a specific direction
verb
Change or cause a change into a different state.
The leaves turn to gold in autumn.
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- turn to a color
- turn to a different state
verb
To look for information in a book or other reference material.
I didn't know the answer so I turned to the dictionary.
Often appears as...
- turn to a dictionary
- turn to a book
verb
Use someone or something as a source of help or support.
When he lost his job, he had to turn to his parents for financial help.
Often appears as...
- turn to someone for help
- turn to a specific source
verb
To become or start to do something.
After years in advertising, he turned to writing.
Often appears as...
- turn to a career
- turn to a hobby
verb
To go to; aim or direct something somewhere.
She turned to the audience and began her speech.
Often appears as...
- turn to an audience
- turn to a specific direction
verb
Change or cause a change into a different state.
The leaves turn to gold in autumn.
Often appears as...
- turn to a color
- turn to a different state
verb
To look for information in a book or other reference material.
I didn't know the answer so I turned to the dictionary.
Often appears as...
- turn to a dictionary
- turn to a book
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Seeking Assistance
Use 'turn to' when seeking help in a difficult situation or when in need.
After the thunderstorm knocked out power, we turned to the community center.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Support
It implies seeking emotional support or advice, not just physical help.
Feeling overwhelmed, she turned to her best friend for advice.
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