turn out

verb

1. tr to cause (something, esp a light) to cease operating by or as if by turning a knob, etc
2. tr to produce by an effort or process

   she turned out 50 units per hour

3. tr to dismiss, discharge, or expel

   the family had been turned out of their home

4. tr to empty the contents of, esp in order to clean, tidy, or rearrange

   to turn out one's pockets

5. copula
   1. to prove to be

      her work turned out to be badly done

   2. to end up; result

      it all turned out well

6. tr to fit as with clothes

   that woman turns her children out well

7. intr to assemble or gather

   a crowd turned out for the fair

8. (of a soldier) to parade or to call (a soldier) to parade
9. informal.
   intr to get out of bed
10. informal.
    intrfoll byfor to make an appearance, esp in a sporting competition

    he was asked to turn out for Liverpool

noun

1. the body of people appearing together at a gathering
2. the quantity or amount produced
3. an array of clothing or equipment
4. the manner in which a person or thing is arrayed or equipped

Example Sentences

He told the BBC’s Evening Extra that Mr Reid “never set out to be a broadcaster” but turned out to be “the most respected journalist I have ever met”.

From BBC

In the study, the correlation between psychotic-like experiences and depressive symptoms turned out to be strong.

From Science Daily

But at a Dec. 7 council meeting, employees of the medical offices turned out to decry the project, saying they already felt unsafe because of the number of homeless people in the area.

From Los Angeles Times

It turned out his father had been imprisoned - he would remain in jail for approximately a year.

From BBC

“And it's a reliable crowd pleaser that turns out delicious every single time.”

From Salon

Related Words

• appear
• come
• emerge
• show up