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Definition turn up in British English

turn up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to increase the amount of sound, heat, or light produced by a piece of equipment by pressing a button or moving a switch

Example

Can you turn the volume up a bit?

Example

Don't turn the TV up - I'm trying to read.

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax
2

to come somewhere, especially unexpectedly or without making a firm arrangement

Example

There is no need to book - just turn up on the night.

Example

She failed to turn up for work on Monday.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
3

to be found, especially by accident, after being lost or not known about

Example

The documents finally turned up in an office along the corridor.

Synonyms and related words
emerge pop up spring up
3.1

to find something lost, hidden, or unexpected by looking for it

Example

The police haven't turned up anything new, have they?

Synonyms and related words
come across come on run across
Example

You'll get another job: something is bound to turn up soon.

Synonyms and related words
turn up spring sneak up
5

to make a piece of clothing or cloth shorter by making a fold along the bottom edge and fastening it with stitches

Synonyms and related words
lengthen stretch shorten sew mend stitch
6

to open a fold along the edge of a piece of clothing

Example

He turned up his jacket collar against the cold.

Synonyms and related words
fold fold up unfurl sew mend stitch
Definition turn up in British English