English Expression · Intermediate
turn out
To extinguish a light or other device
Pronunciation: say turn out
Meaning
To extinguish a light or other device.
Example
I had hoped our first meeting would turn out better.
I had hoped our first meeting would turn out better.
Practice tips
- Practice turn out out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.