Meaning trap
turn to
to go to someone for help or advice
to ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need it
phrasal verbB1common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to go to someone for help or advice
to ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need it
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- 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
Fix the pattern
Pattern: turn to + person
WrongWho can I turn for help?
RightWho can I turn to for help?
'Turn TO' someone — don't drop 'to'.
Patternturn to + person
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Turn to' is the natural verb for going to someone for help; the formal version is stilted.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
turn to + personto a friendto familyto herfor advice
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'turn into' (to become something else) or 'turn on' (to switch on a device).