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

Similarly, after the Greek government began checking on people receiving pensions, about 70% of all alleged centenarians in the country turned out to be dead.

From Science Magazine

“If you care about climate change, you can only turn out so many lights, or plant so many trees, or forgo so much meat,” he said.

From Salon

It turns out his status as “the non-politician” is exactly why voters like him.

From Los Angeles Times

A communist has one story, which might not turn out to be true.

From Salon

The past two winters have been uncommonly wet in California, and while it’s unclear how this season will turn out, this first storm is certainly kicking it off to an impressive start.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appear
• come
• emerge
• show up