turn up - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

turn up

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Examples

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.
I couldn't hear the music, so I turned up the volume on my headphones.
In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.

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turn up

Third Person

turns up

Present Participle

turning up

Past Tense

turned up

Past Participle

turned up

1

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

transitive

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.
I couldn't hear the music, so I turned up the volume on my headphones.
In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.
It's getting chilly in the room, let's turn up the heating.
The soup wasn't heating up fast enough, so she turned up the stove.

2

to lay something in a way that one part covers the other

transitive

Can you turn these papers up so they fit in the folder?
The artist turned up the canvas to create a border for the painting.
Turning up the corners of the page is a common habit among avid readers.
The chef demonstrated the technique of turning up the dough for a perfect crust.

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3

to unexpectedly appear or be found

The missing keys turned up in the coat pocket.
The solution to the problem turned up after hours of brainstorming.
The error turned up in the software testing phase.
Surprisingly, the long-lost artifact turned up in the archaeological dig.

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4

to find something or someone by actively searching a particular place or area

transitive

The librarian turned up the misplaced book on the shelf.
The researcher turned up valuable information in the old archives.
The curator turned up a rare painting in the storage room of the museum.
Despite the messy room, she managed to turn up the missing necklace.
The explorer turned up a new species of plant in the uncharted jungle.

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5

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

She turned up at the party just as it was ending.
He turned up at the meeting after missing the first part.
The unexpected guest turned up at the family reunion.
The volunteer turned up for the cleanup without being asked.
The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support.

Synonyms:

surface come out show up come on

6

to discover something by digging into the earth

transitive

The archaeologists turned up ancient artifacts during the dig.
The construction workers turned up a rusty old chest while digging the foundation.
The farmer turned up a cache of old coins while plowing the field.
The landscaping team turned up an old well while preparing the grounds.

Synonyms:

excavate dig up

7

to fold the bottom of a garment to make it shorter, typically by raising the hemline

transitive

The stylist recommended turning up the dress to modernize its appearance.
The fashionable trend involves turning up the ankles of your trousers.
The tailor turned the skirt up for a quick adjustment to the client's preference.
Turn the hem of the dress up if it's too long for the occasion.
Turn up the bottom of the shirt for a laid-back, beachy look.

8

to fold or raise the edge of a piece of clothing

He turned up the collar of his jacket against the cold wind.
The tailor turned up the hem of the dress to make it shorter.
The designer turned up the sleeves of the shirt for a casual look.
The tailor turned up the hem of the dress for a better fit.

9

to fasten something to a fixed point, by wrapping it around and then looping it back on itself

transitive

Can you turn the cable up around the pole for better stability?
Please turn up the leash around the tree to keep the dog in place.
The sailor turned the knot up on the mast for a secure hold.
The climber turned the safety line up on the rock ledge.
He turned up the bandage tightly around the injured wrist.

10

to party intensely, often with alcohol, drugs, or high energy

We're going to turn up at the concert tonight.
Everyone turned up for her birthday.
They love to turn up on weekends.
He turned up at the club with all his friends.
The crowd turned up as soon as the DJ started.