What is Turn out in English? How to use Turn out correctly in English!

Meaning

Example

to produce somebody/something

The bakery turns out fifty delicious cakes every day. 

to clean something carefully and completely by removing the contents and organizing them again

I turned out the entire room and organized everything. 

​to be present at an event

A group of fans turned out to support their favorite musicians at the concert. 

to switch a light or a source of heat off

Please remember to turn out the stove before leaving the kitchen. 

to happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that you did not expect

I was skeptical about his abilities, but he turned out to be a talented musician. 

to force somebody to leave a place

John turned his son out of the house. 

Words/ phrases associated with Turn out in English

Example

turn out well/ badly/ fine/ better

• His business venture turned out well in the end. 
• If Sarah had pursued her passion for art, her artistic skills might have turned out better. 

well/ beautifully/ badly turned out

• She arrived at the party beautifully turned out in an elegant evening gown. 
• Despite having to attend a highly important job interview, John was badly turned out in a wrinkled shirt and untied shoes. 

turn the light out

• I finished reading my book late at night and turned the light out before going to sleep. 
• As the movie started, the theater attendant reminded everyone to turn their cell phone lights out for an uninterrupted viewing experience. 

turn out for

• Many fans of the band turned out for a follow-up concert in early 1996, eager to see them perform again. 
• A large crowd turned out for the charity event, supporting the cause and raising funds. 

turn something inside out

• Before putting the delicate blouse in the washing machine, remember to turn it inside out to protect the fabric. 
• The drug squad turned the suspect's apartment inside out. 

turn somebody out of/ from something

• She was turned out of the party for violating the dress code. 
• They were turned out from the theater for causing a disturbance during the performance. 

Structure

Example

Subject + turn out + to be/ have something

• The project turned out to have more challenges coal anticipated. 
• The offered house turned out to be a small apartment instead. 

It turns out + (that) + Clause

• I was confident in my calculations, but after double-checking, it turns out that I made a mistake in the equation. 
• I was worried about the weather forecast for our beach trip, but it turns out that the sun is shining brightly today. 

Subject + turn out + somebody/ something

• The bakery turns out delicious pastries and bread every morning. 
• The university has turned out many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. 

Subject + turn out +Adjective

• If the weather turns out sunny, we can have a picnic in the park. 
• The meeting turned out productive, as we were able to reach a consensus on the important decisions. 

Synonyms of Turn out

Meaning

Example

produce

/prəˈdjuːs/

to make something or bring something into existence

The farm produces fresh fruits and vegetables for the local market.

make

/meɪk/

She made a beautiful handmade quilt as a gift for her friend.

create

/kriˈeɪt/

The artist used various colors and techniques to create a stunning painting. 

manufacture

/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/

The company manufactures high-quality electronics in its state-of-the-art facility. 

banish

/ˈbænɪʃ/

to force somebody to leave a place

The king banished the trainer from the kingdom, never to be returned. 

send away

/send əˈweɪ/

The teacher sent the misbehaving student away from the classroom as a disciplinary measure. 

evict

/ɪˈvɪkt/

The landlord decided to evict the tenant for repeatedly violating the terms of the lease agreement. 

expel

/ɪkˈspell/

The school board voted to expel the student for engaging in serious misconduct. 

attend

/əˈtend/

​to be present at an event

I plan to attend the conference next week to learn from industry experts. 

appear

/əˈpɪə(r)/

The famous actor will appear in a new movie that is set to be released next month. 

emerge

/ɪˈmɜːdʒ/

After a long period of rehabilitation, the athlete emerged as a strong contender in the upcoming competition. 

result

/rɪˈzʌlt/

occur or follow as the consequence of something

The project's outcome resulted in greater cost savings than anticipated. 

eventuate

/ɪˈventʃueɪt/

Despite the initial challenges, the project eventuated in a successful product launch. 

switch off

/swɪtʃ ɒf/

stop the flow or operation of something by means of a valve, switch, or button

Before leaving the room, please remember to switch off the lights and the television. 

clean up

/kliːn ʌp/

​to remove dirt, etc. from somewhere

I need to clean up my room before guests arrive. 

Other phrasal verbs with Turn

Meaning

Example

turn against

to become dissatisfied with or hostile to (people or things that one previously liked etc)

After the scandal, the public turned against the politicians. 

turn around

to change an unsuccessful business, plan, or system so that it becomes successful

The team turned the project around in record time. 

turn away

refuse to allow someone to enter a place

The club's bouncer turned away anyone without proper identification. 

turn down

adjust a control on a device to reduce the volume or level/ reject something offered or proposed

She asked him to turn down the music as it was too loud for her to concentrate. 

turn up

adjust a control on a device to increase the volume or level/put in an appearance; arrive

He turned up the thermostat to make the room warmer. 

turn in

to hand in

Before leaving the office, make sure to turn in your completed assignments to your supervisor. 

turn into

to change and become someone or something different

With hard work and dedication, the amateur musician turned into a professional artist.

turn off

stop the operation or flow of something by means of a valve, switch, or button.

Please remember to turn off the lights when leaving the room to save energy. 

turn on

start the flow or operation of something by means of a valve, switch, or button

He pressed the button to turn on the television and started watching his favorite show. 

turn to

o ask a person or organization for help or support

The country turned to the United Nations for aid. 

turn over

​to change position so that the other side is facing towards the outside or the top

She carefully turned over the page of the book to continue reading the next chapter. 

Exercise 1

1. Turned on

2. Turned in

3. Turn over

4. Turn around

5. Turn to

Exercise 2

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. C

5. D