Synonyms of turn one's hand

turn one's hand

phrase

variants or turn a hand

as in apply

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

After much consideration, Abigail turned her hand to a fresh career in library science.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apply
• devote
• get one's act together
• address
• get cracking
• commit
• give
• get with it
• buckle
• set (to)
• bend
• settle (down)
• engage
• wear out
• plunge (in)
• reapply
• carry on
• knuckle down
• put out
• tax
• concern
• busy
• involve
• exert
• pitch in
• trouble
• stress
• exhaust
• spend
• readdress
• plug (away)
• peg (away)
• plow
• work
• strain
• hump
• hustle
• plod
• grind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mess around
• fiddle (around)
• putter (around)
• monkey (around)
• idle
• play
• potter (around)
• fool around
• trifle
• dally
• dawdle
• dillydally