Definition & Meaning of "Turn to"

Turn to

/tˈɜːn tuː/

to get advice or help from someone

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

to begin doing something harmful, like crime or drugs, often as a response to feeling unhappy

to transform one thing into another

Example

In times of uncertainty, communities often turn to leaders for direction.

She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.

When facing a problem, it's important to turn to family for assistance.

Many believers turn to the decalogue as a foundational moral guide.

During the lecture, my mind often turned to my upcoming vacation.

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