turn out
1 of 1verb/ˈtɝn ˈaʊt/
Forms:turns out,turning out,turned out,turned out
1
to emerge as a particular outcome
- The party turned out to be more fun than we thought.
- The experiment turned out to be a major breakthrough in medical research.
- Despite the challenges, the journey turned out to be an unforgettable adventure.
- After months of negotiations, it turned out that the two companies could not reach an agreement.
- They didn't expect many peopleIt turned out that the vintage wine was worth far more than they had anticipated.
2
to make a device, light, or machine stop operating, typically by using a control or switch
transitive- He turned the lights out before leaving the room.
- The mechanic turned the engine out to prevent further damage.
- It's essential to turn out appliances when not in use to conserve energy.
- The automated system turned out the machinery at the scheduled shutdown time.
- The teacher turned the projector out after the presentation.
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3
to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process
- She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run.
- We didn’t expect the vacation to turn out so relaxing after such a hectic start.
- They were worried about how their son would turn out after the move to a new city.
- You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it.
4
to quickly and consistently produce something, usually with the help of machinery
transitive- The factory turned out thousands of units in a single day.
- They turned the new model out faster than anticipated.
- The printing press turned the newspapers out with impressive speed.
- The technology company turned out gadgets to meet the high demand.
5
to appear at a place or gathering
- Many people turned out for the city-wide celebration.
- The students turned out for the professor's farewell lecture.
- Despite the rain, the fans turned out for the outdoor concert.
- The employees turned out to welcome the new CEO.
- The citizens turned out in large numbers to vote in the election.
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to make someone leave a place
transitive- The principal turned out the student from the school due to repeated violations.
- The referee turned out the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- The restaurant staff turned out unruly customers for disturbing other patrons.
- The security guard turned the unauthorized person out of the restricted area.
- The landlord turned the non-paying tenant out of the apartment.
7
to prepare individuals with specific skills or qualities
transitive- The culinary school turns out chefs who excel in gourmet cooking.
- She was thrilled to see how her years of training turned out a talented musician.
- Despite initial doubts, the workshop turned out several promising designers.
- The company’s mentorship program turned out a new generation of innovative leaders.
- By investing in their development, the company turned out leaders who excelled in strategic planning.
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to position something so that it faces away from the center
transitive- The speaker turned the microphone out to the audience for better sound projection.
- The instructor turned the whiteboard out for everyone in the class to see the diagram.
- The lighthouse turned its beam out to guide ships safely through the night.
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to dress or equip someone in a manner that is stylish, fashionable, or visually appealing
transitive- For the photoshoot, the stylist turned out the models in the latest couture from Paris.
- The fashion designer turned out the actors in bespoke suits for the movie premiere.
- Before the big meeting, the team turned out the executives in sharp, tailored suits to make a strong impression.
- The boutique specializes in turning out clients with chic, up-to-date fashion that suits their individual style.
10
to attract or gather a crowd or group of people to an event or location
transitive- The concert turned out an enthusiastic crowd despite the rain.
- The protest turned out a passionate crowd advocating for change.
- The event turned out participants from various backgrounds and ages.
- The political rally turned out a diverse group of supporters.
11
to remove all the contents from a container or one's pockets
transitive- The police officer asked him to turn out his pockets during the search.
- After the carnival, I turned out my pockets and found a bunch of tickets.
- She turned out her bag to find the missing key.
- The kids turned out their pockets to see who had the most candy.
- Before washing his clothes, he always turns out his pockets to check for coins.
12
to release an animal into a field to graze
transitive- The farmer turned out the cows into the meadow early in the morning.
- The young calves were finally old enough to be turned out with the rest of the herd.
- In spring, it's common practice to turn out the sheep for fresh grass.
- The horses were turned out to graze in the field behind the barn.
- Every morning, she turns out her goats to let them roam the hillside.
13
to remove everything from a space, such as a drawer or room, to clean, reorganize, or declutter it
transitive- He turned out the kitchen cabinets to get rid of expired food.
- She spent the weekend turning out the attic, finding old photos and forgotten treasures.
- After the holidays, they turned out the spare room to make space for new furniture.
- She turned out her closet, donating clothes she no longer wore.
- I need to turn out the garage; it's become too cluttered.
14
to remove a prepared dish, such as a cake or pudding, from a mold or container by tipping it over
transitive- The chef carefully turned out the cake onto a cooling rack.
- After it set, she turned out the gelatin mold onto a plate.
- I turned out the pudding onto a serving dish and garnished it with fresh fruit.
- The bundt cake was turned out perfectly without sticking to the pan.
- She turned out the loaf of bread from the pan while it was still warm.