turn into something
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Meaning · English
Change or transform completely
Literally: change direction or shape
Register: neutral
Examples
The old warehouse turned into a trendy nightclub
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “turn into something” mean?
Change or transform completely Literally: change direction or shape
Is “turn into something” formal or informal?
turn into something is generally neutral.