turn out
(to happen, to end up)
- It didn’t turn out the way I planned.
- I believe that all will turn out for the best.
(end up being, prove to be)
- The job turned out to be much easier than I thought.
- She turned out to be his wife’s sister.
(to go to watch, or take part in an event or activity)
- It seems that the whole neighborhood turned out to watch the game.
- Quite a few people turned out for the election.
(to switch off)
- Now turn out the lights and go to sleep.
- Remember to turn out the gas in your room when you go out.
(to make or produce something)
- The university has turned out famous scientists.
- The company turns out 50,000 cars a year.
(to force to leave)
- His family turned him out of the house for stealing.
- If you don’t pay the rent, you will be turned out.
(to empty by removing the contents)
- Turn out your pockets on the table.
- The thieves turned out all the drawers in search of money.