turn to
Present Participle
turning to
Past Tense
turned to
Past Participle
turned to
1
to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone
- She turned to her friend for advice on the difficult decision.
- In times of uncertainty, communities often turn to leaders for direction.
- During the health scare, individuals turned to healthcare professionals for guidance.
- When facing a problem, it's important to turn to family for assistance.
- In times of trouble, it's natural to turn friends for support.
Synonyms:
2
to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity
- The group turned to brainstorming ideas for the upcoming event.
- Faced with a challenge, she turned to finding a creative solution.
- As the discussion evolved, we turned to more pressing matters.
- The manager turned to addressing the concerns of the employees.
- In times of trouble, people often turn to their close friends for support.
3
to begin doing something harmful, like crime or drugs, often as a response to feeling unhappy
- He turned to stealing after losing his job.
- She turned the wrong way, eventually turning to drugs for solace.
- The man turned to alcohol following a series of personal setbacks.
- The desperate situation led him to turn to illegal activities.
- The loneliness made him turn to unhealthy habits.
4
to transform one thing into another
- The chef turned basic ingredients to an exquisite dish.
- The entrepreneur turned a small investment to a successful business.
- The factory turned waste materials to recycled products.
- He turned his frequent flyer miles to a free flight.
- The company turned their outdated technology to the latest models.