to be discovered to be; to prove to be
Example:
- It turned out that she was a friend of my sister.
- The job turned out to be harder than we thought.
- The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment.
to happen in a particular way; to develop or end in a particular way
Example:
- Despite our worries everything turned out well.
- You never know how your children will turn out.
- If the day turns out wet, we may have to change our plans.
to be present at an event
Example:
- A vast crowd turned out to watch the procession.
Related words and phrases
to point away from the centre
Example:
- Her toes turn out.