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Definition turn out in American English

turn out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to develop in a particular way, or to have a particular result

Example

I'm sure it will turn out all right in the end.

Example

Obviously, I'm disappointed at the way things have turned out.

Example

As it turned out, the storm missed Puerto Rico.

Synonyms and related words
result follow come out of
1.1

to be discovered to be something, have something, etc.

Example

It all turned out to be a mistake.

Example

The tape turned out to contain vital information.

Example

It turns out that I was right all along.

Synonyms and related words
result follow come out of
Synonyms and related words
break brick cannibalize
3

to go somewhere in order to be present at an event or take part in an activity

Example

Thousands of screaming fans turned out to welcome the champions home.

Example

Only 47 percent of the electorate turned out to vote.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
4

to produce something, especially in large numbers

Example

The company turns out 2,000 small airplanes a year.

Synonyms and related words
productise productize produce
5

to force someone to leave a place, especially their home

Example

Our landlord turned us out on the street.

Example

If they don't pay, they could be turned out of the house.

Synonyms and related words
ethnic cleansing social cleansing drive out
6

to point or to be directed outward, or to make something do this

Example

Keep your back straight and turn your toes out.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
7

to remove something from a container by turning it upside down

Example

Turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
7.1

to remove everything from your pockets or a bag

Example

The police made them turn out their pockets.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
8

to be dressed in a particular way

Example

Their children are always very well turned out.

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed
Definition turn out in American English