1
general::
Phrase(s): turn to someone or something (for something)
to seek or expect something from someone or something. • I turned to Sally for advice. • I turn to my dictionary for help two or three times a day., Phrase(s): turn to
Fig. to begin to get busy. • Come on, you guys! Turn to! Let’s get to work. • If you people will turn to, we can finish this work in no time at all.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
2
general::
1. Begin work, apply oneself to, as in Next he turned to cutting wood for the fire. This usage was first recorded in 1667. 2. Refer to, consult, as in She turned to the help-wanted ads. This usage was first recorded in 1631. 3. Appeal to, apply to for help, as in At a time like this one turns to one's closest friends, or We'll have to turn to the French consulate for more information. This usage was first recorded in 1821. Also see TURN TO GOOD ACCOUNT.
American Heritage Idioms