Pronunciation: /tɜːrn ʌp/
noun a movement or change in direction
A1 I couldn't find my keys because they were in the turn up of the sofa.
A2 The turn up of the music was too loud for me to concentrate.
B1 The unexpected turn up of guests caught me off guard.
B2 The turn up of the heat in the summer months can be unbearable.
C1 Her sudden turn up at the party caused quite a stir.
C2 The turn up of support for the new initiative was overwhelming.
verb to increase in intensity or volume
A1 I always turn up to work on time.
A2 She turned up at the party wearing a beautiful dress.
B1 The volume on the TV is too low, can you turn it up?
B2 I was surprised when my old friend turned up at my doorstep.
C1 The detective was able to turn up new evidence in the case.
C2 The archaeologist hopes to turn up ancient artifacts during the excavation.
adverb used to indicate that something is increased or raised to a higher level
A1 I turned up late for the meeting.
A2 She turned up unexpectedly at the party.
B1 The volume on the TV needs to be turned up.
B2 He turned up the heat in the house because it was cold outside.
C1 The detective turned up new evidence in the case.
C2 The singer turned up the emotion in her performance, moving the audience to tears.
formal Please remember to turn up to the meeting on time.
informal Hey, don't forget to turn up for the party tonight!
slang I can't believe you didn't turn up to the concert last night.
figurative His dedication to his work always seems to turn up in the quality of his projects.
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