turn to — to go to someone for help or advice
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need it
Say it like a native
Textbook I have no one to whom I can appeal for assistance.
Native I've got no one to turn to.
'Turn to' is the natural verb for going to someone for help; the formal version is stilted.
Pattern: turn to + person
In use
- Whenever I have a problem, I turn to my older sister for advice.daily life
- If I face a difficult situation, I usually turn to my best friend because she always listens and helps me find a solution.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Who can I turn for help?
✓ Who can I turn to for help?
'Turn TO' someone — don't drop 'to'.
Common collocations
turn to + person— to a friend, to family, to her, for advice
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'turn into' (to become something else) or 'turn on' (to switch on a device).