turn to

verb

turned to; turning to; turns to

intransitive verb

: to apply oneself to work : act vigorously
all hands turn to and build a church and a jailMark Twain

Examples of turn to in a Sentence

no need to turn to violence when we can talk things out peacefully
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With one less liberal voice on the airwaves, viewers may turn to other places for that type of commentary. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 However, since melatonin may not be an option for everyone, some people may turn to alternative methods like other dietary supplements and herbal remedies. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025 When a recession hits or is looming, many companies turn to layoffs in order to preserve cash and maintain flexibility in the face of economic uncertainty. Omeed Maghzian, Harvard Business Review, 21 July 2025 But when terrible news arrives about her ex, all eyes turn to Ana — whose reputation isn't exactly sterling. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for turn to

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turn to was in 1799

Cite this Entry

“Turn to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20to. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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