turn to
Go to someone for help, or start doing a new thing.
Meanings
To go to someone for help, support, or advice.
"When she felt overwhelmed, she turned to her older sister for advice."
"You can turn to us in times of trouble."
— Common pastoral and political expression; widely attributed in speeches
To begin doing something, especially a new activity or lifestyle, often after a change of circumstances.
"After losing his job, he turned to painting as a way to cope."
"Many of those who had turned to alcohol and drugs to self-medicate."
— Common journalistic/clinical usage
To direct attention or discussion to a new topic.
"Now let's turn to the second point on the agenda."
Very versatile phrasal verb. When followed by a person, it expresses seeking support. When followed by an activity or subject, it expresses a change of focus. Common in both spoken and written English.
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