turn pro

phrase

: to become a professional in a certain sport
a former college player who just turned pro this year

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Brown make a surprising choice to turn pro two years ago while a junior in high school. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 Mestemaker, Carr and Simmons must decide whether to turn pro or stay in school another year. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 His next text is a link to a breaking news story about Sorsby deciding to turn pro. — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026 Marek Vanacker After four seasons with the OHL’s Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs, Vanacker, 20, will turn pro and is expected to join the IceHogs. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn pro

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“Turn pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20pro. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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