turn to

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to set about a task

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turn to Idioms  

1. Begin work, apply oneself to, as in Next he turned to cutting wood for the fire . This usage was first recorded in 1667.

2. Refer to, consult, as in She turned to the help-wanted ads . This usage was first recorded in 1631.

3. Appeal to, apply to for help, as in At a time like this one turns to one's closest friends , or We'll have to turn to the French consulate for more information . This usage was first recorded in 1821. Also see turn to good account .

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Example Sentences

Their thoughts instead turn to trusts and beneficiary designations for after-death instructions, and they focus heavily on the documents that come into play if you get sick, like power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

But it would send a signal that both sides want to try to end a war sending shocks worldwide, avoid an even riskier escalation, and turn to diplomacy to do a deal.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

To find our answer, we must turn to perhaps the biggest movie star in the world: Tom Cruise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But don’t talk while your partners are hitting and don’t talk when it’s your turn to hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I turn to leave, but Autumn takes my hand.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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