Meaning of the word "turn to" in English

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

turn to

US /tɜːrn tə/

UK /tɜːrn tə/

to go to someone or something for help or advice

Example:

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When she faced difficulties, she always turned to her family for support.

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Many people turn to online resources for information.

Synonym:

resort to appeal to look to seek help from depend on

to start using or doing something, especially as a solution or alternative

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After the failure of the first plan, they had to turn to a new strategy.

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Many people turn to vegetarianism for health reasons.

Synonym:

adopt switch to take up commence embark on

to change into something different

Example:

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The water turned to ice as the temperature dropped.

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His joy quickly turned to sorrow.

Synonym:

become transform into change into convert to

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