turn out — to happen or develop in a particular way; to prove to be
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to happen or develop in a particular way; to prove to be
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɜːrn aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My blind date turned out to be my high school math teacher - talk about awkward equations!
- The meeting turned out to be more productive than we had anticipated.
- Despite the rain, thousands of fans turned out to see their favorite band.
turn out
NOUN[/tɜːrn aʊt/]
to happen or develop in a particular way; to prove to be
The experiment didn't turn out the way the scientist expected.
Don't burn out, learn about - see how things turn out!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A phrasal verb in use since the 16th century, combining the Old English verb 'turn' (to rotate or pivot) with the preposition 'out' (outward or away). The combination developed the figurative sense of 'to reveal a result' or 'to happen in a particular way'.
Breakdown
turn (to rotate or change direction) + out (outward or external) = to produce as a result or to develop in a certain manner.
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📝Examples
“My blind date turned out to be my high school math teacher - talk about awkward equations!”
“The meeting turned out to be more productive than we had anticipated.”
“Despite the rain, thousands of fans turned out to see their favorite band.”
“My attempt at baking turned out a cake that even the dog refused to eat.”
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