What is the meaning of turn to?

verb

  • Speak to.
    • usage: "He addressed the crowd outside the window"
  • Direct one's interest or attention towards; go into.
    • usage: "The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction"; "People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium"
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