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| Back | 1 to send away; to make (someone) leave:His parents threatened to turn him out(= make him leave home)if he ever got into trouble with the police.2 to make or produce:The factory turns out ten finished articles an hour. The school turns out well-behaved young women.3 to empty or clear:I turned out the cupboard.4 (of a crowd)to come out; to get together for a (public) meeting, celebration etc:A large crowd turned out to see the procession.5 to turn off:Turn out the light. 6 to happen or prove to be:He turned out to be right.It turned out that he was right.The weather turned out(to be) fine.You said we shouldn't trust him,and you were right,as it turns out. |
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