turn out (EN)

phrasal verb

phrasal verb “turn out”

1. to happen or end up in a certain way
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   I was nervous about starting my new job, but it turned out to be a great experience.
2. to be discovered or become known
   It turned out that the missing document was on my desk the whole time.
3. to attend an event or gathering
   A large crowd turned out to welcome the team back home.
4. to produce or make something, especially in large quantities
   The factory turns out thousands of shoes every week.
5. to switch off a light or device
   Please remember to turn out the lights when you leave the room.
6. to empty the contents of something
   He turned out his pockets looking for his lost wallet.
7. to remove something from a mold or container
   After baking, she turned out the cake onto a cooling rack.
8. to force someone to leave a place
   The landlord had to turn out the tenants who were not paying rent.
9. (informal) to get out of bed
   We have to turn out early tomorrow to catch the flight.
10. to let animals go out to graze
    The farmer turns out the sheep onto the hillside every morning.
11. to go on strike
    The workers decided to turn out to protest the new policies.