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to turn out
[phrase form: turn]
01
to emerge as a particular outcome
Linking Verb: to turn out to do sth | to turn out that
Example
The party turned out to be more fun than we thought.
The experiment turned out to be a major breakthrough in medical research.
02
to make a device, light, or machine stop operating, typically by using a control or switch
Transitive: to turn out a device or machine
Example
He turned the lights out before leaving the room.
The mechanic turned the engine out to prevent further damage.
Example
She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run.
We did n’t expect the vacation to turn out so relaxing after such a hectic start.
04
to quickly and consistently produce something, usually with the help of machinery
Transitive: to turn out a product
Example
The factory turned out thousands of units in a single day.
They turned the new model out faster than anticipated.
Example
Many people turned out for the city-wide celebration.
The students turned out for the professor's farewell lecture.
Example
The principal turned out the student from the school due to repeated violations.
The referee turned out the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Example
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.
Example
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.
Example
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.
Example
The concert turned out an enthusiastic crowd despite the rain.
The protest turned out a passionate crowd advocating for change.
11
to remove all the contents from a container or one's pockets
Transitive: to turn out a container
Example
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.
Example
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.
13
to remove everything from a space, such as a drawer or room, to clean, reorganize, or declutter it
Transitive: to turn out a space
Example
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.
