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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