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to turn to
[phrase form: turn]
01
to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone
Grammatical Information
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
turning to
Past simple
turned to
Past participle
turned to
Examples
She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.
02
to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity
Examples
The group turned to brainstorming ideas for the upcoming event.
03
to begin doing something harmful, like crime or drugs, often as a response to feeling unhappy
Examples
He turned to stealing after losing his job.
04
to transform one thing into another
Examples
The chef turned basic ingredients to an exquisite dish.
