Turn into
phrasal verb
To change or transform into another form or state.
The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly.
Often appears as...
- turn into a butterfly
- turn into a disaster
phrasal verb
To change or develop into a particular kind of thing or person over time.
The small startup company turned into a multinational corporation.
Often appears as...
- turn into a success
- turn into a leader
phrasal verb
To use a road or path to change your direction.
Turn into the next street on your right.
Often appears as...
- turn into a street
- turn into a road
phrasal verb
To change or transform into another form or state.
The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly.
Often appears as...
- turn into a butterfly
- turn into a disaster
phrasal verb
To change or develop into a particular kind of thing or person over time.
The small startup company turned into a multinational corporation.
Often appears as...
- turn into a success
- turn into a leader
phrasal verb
To use a road or path to change your direction.
Turn into the next street on your right.
Often appears as...
- turn into a street
- turn into a road
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a change in nature, behavior, or function.
The meeting unexpectedly turned into a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
The change might not be physical; it can refer to abstract transformations.
Our friendly chat turned into a serious discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Rapid Change
Often implies a sudden or surprising change in state or condition.
The clear sky suddenly turned into a thunderstorm zone.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a change in nature, behavior, or function.
The meeting unexpectedly turned into a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
The change might not be physical; it can refer to abstract transformations.
Our friendly chat turned into a serious discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Rapid Change
Often implies a sudden or surprising change in state or condition.
The clear sky suddenly turned into a thunderstorm zone.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a change in nature, behavior, or function.
The meeting unexpectedly turned into a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
The change might not be physical; it can refer to abstract transformations.
Our friendly chat turned into a serious discussion.
Pro Tip 3/3Rapid Change
Often implies a sudden or surprising change in state or condition.
The clear sky suddenly turned into a thunderstorm zone.
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