Meaning trap
turn out
attend an event
to go to a place or event, especially in large numbers.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to go to a place or event, especially in large numbers.
Another meaning of 'turn out' is 'prove to be'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Thousands of fans turned out for the concert.daily life
- Many local residents turned out to support the charity run last weekend.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: turn out (for/to) + event
WrongThousands turned out the protest.
RightThousands turned out for the protest.
People 'turn out FOR' an event.
Patternturn out (for/to) + event
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Turn out' is the natural verb for people showing up in numbers; 'a substantial number of attendees were present' is report-speak.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
turn out forfor the matchin forcein numbersto vote
Don't confuse it
'Turn out' suggests a crowd; 'show up' can be for one person.
Related
- turn out (prove to be) — Another meaning of 'turn out' is 'prove to be'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.