turn pro

idiom

: to become a professional in a certain sport

a former college player who just turned pro this year

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Recent Examples on the Web

Dating back to her decision to turn pro rather than attend college in 2015, Biles harbored dreams of leading her own touring production. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2024

Horan attended Golden High School, opting to turn pro after graduating. —Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 22 July 2024

Reese, who publicly had left open the option of returning for another year at LSU, acknowledged having made up her mind to turn pro before March Madness began. —Brett Martel, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024

The movie pivots on several decisions—why does Patrick turn pro early, why do Tashi and Art wait to do so—and on several important elements of backstory, including the relative wealth to which both Art and Patrick are born. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024