Meaning of the word "turn out" in English

What does "turn out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

turn out

US /tɜːrn aʊt/

UK /tɜːrn aʊt/

to happen in a particular way; to develop or end in a particular way

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The party turned out to be a great success.

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Let's see how things turn out.

Synonym:

prove emerge transpire unfold develop

to be present at an event or to go to a meeting, performance, etc.

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A large crowd turned out for the concert.

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How many people turned out for the protest?

Synonym:

attend show up appear gather assemble

to produce or make something

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The factory turns out thousands of cars every year.

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She turns out beautiful pottery.

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produce manufacture create make generate

to switch off a light or other electrical device

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Please turn out the lights when you leave.

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Did you remember to turn out the oven?

Synonym:

switch off extinguish douse kill

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