turn to

The phrase "turn to" is versatile and can be used in various contexts, including seeking help, changing states, or focusing attention.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To seek help, advice, or support from someone or something.

Example

When she felt overwhelmed, she turned to her mentor for guidance.
In times of crisis, people often turn to their faith for comfort.

B2General

(common)To direct one's attention or efforts towards something.

Example

After finishing his work, he turned to his hobbies for relaxation.
She turned to studying as soon as she got home.

B2Behavior

(common)To start doing or using something, often as a way of dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

He turned to drinking to cope with his stress.
Many people turned to online shopping during the pandemic.

B2Transformation

(common)To change or transform into a different state or condition.

Example

The caterpillar turned to a butterfly.
As the weather warmed, the snow turned to slush.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn to":

turn about turn into turn in take a turn turn against turn over turn around look to turn again on the turn turn on turn back ill turn turn round turn the corner take to turn out in turn turn away turn the page turn of foot left turn come to turn aside heel turn by turns turn down turn up turn with every wind round turn turn turtle turn two change tack turn flukes turn one's back flip over go to lean towards fall to turn on its head on to lean into get back to go towards step to turned out look into go back to