turn back
to return in the direction you came from
to go back the way you came, usually because you cannot continue or have changed your mind.
It started raining so heavily that we had to turn back before reaching the park.
"turn" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "turn" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
turn
back
turn backto go back the way you came, usually because you cannot continue or have changed your mind.It started raining so heavily that we had to turn back before reaching the park.
down
turn downto refuse an offer, invitation, or request.He turned down the invitation to the party because he was too tired.
into
turn intoto become something different, or to make someone or something become different.After a few years, the small café turned into a busy restaurant.
out
turn outto happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that is unexpected.The weather turned out to be better than we expected.
over
turn overTo move something so that the bottom or back is now on top or facing you.Please turn over the pancake so it cooks on both sides.
to
turn toto ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need itWhenever I have a problem, I turn to my older sister for advice.
up
turn upTo arrive somewhere, especially when you are not expected or when it was not certain you would come.He didn’t turn up to the meeting until it was almost over.
turn down
reject
to refuse an offer, invitation, or request.
He turned down the invitation to the party because he was too tired.
turn into
to change or develop into something different
to become something different, or to make someone or something become different.
After a few years, the small café turned into a busy restaurant.
turn out
prove to be
to happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that is unexpected.
The weather turned out to be better than we expected.
turn over
to turn something so the other side is facing up
To move something so that the bottom or back is now on top or facing you.
Please turn over the pancake so it cooks on both sides.
turn to
to go to someone for help or advice
to ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need it
Whenever I have a problem, I turn to my older sister for advice.
turn up
arrive unexpectedly
To arrive somewhere, especially when you are not expected or when it was not certain you would come.
He didn’t turn up to the meeting until it was almost over.