turn to

verb8

1. •
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see turn, to.

   • Turn to the left up here.
   • To start my homework, I had to turn to page twenty in my textbook.
2. •
   To consult for advice or help.

   • When I'm in trouble, I turn to my pastor to help me.
3. •
   To start to do or to use something in an attempt to deal with a difficult and unpleasant situation.

   • Breakups can be incredibly difficult, but one may wish to seek therapy rather than turn to drugs.
4. •
   To apply oneself; to focus; to get one's head down.

   • All hands, turn to!
5. •
   To direct one's attention or efforts toward something.

   • In 1939 he turned to films in earnest.
6. •
   To become.

   • all things turn to dust
   • Iron turns to rust in the presence of air and water.
7. •
   To cause (something or someone) to become.

   • He turned water to wine.
8. •
   With to as particle