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What does "turn out" mean?
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Shut off, as in He turned out the light. [Late 1800s]
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Arrive or assemble for an event, as in A large number of voters turned out for the rally. [Mid-1700s]
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Produce, as in They turn out three thousand cars a month. [Mid-1700s]
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Be found to be in the end; also, end up, result, as in The rookie turned out to be a fine fielder, or The cake didn't turn out very well. [First half of 1700s] Also see turn out all right.
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Equip, outfit, as in The bride was turned out beautifully. [First half of 1800s]
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Get out of bed, as in Come on, children; time to turn out. [Colloquial; early 1800s]
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Evict, expel, as in The landlord turned out his tenant. [Early 1500s]
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