to go to someone for help or advice
Whenever I have a problem, I turn to my older sister for advice.
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resort to (negative)
After losing his job, he turned to gambling as a way to escape his problems.
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1. to go to someone for help or advice
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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.
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to begin doing something undesirable, harmful, or morally questionable, especially as a way of coping with difficulties or when other options have failed
After losing his job, he turned to gambling as a way to escape his problems.
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