Meaning of the word "turned up" in English
What does "turned up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
turned up
US /tɜrnd ʌp/
UK /tɜːnd ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to arrive or appear unexpectedly or without prior arrangement
Example:
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He finally turned up an hour late for the meeting.
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The missing cat turned up after three days.
2.
to increase the volume, heat, or strength of something
Example:
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Can you turn up the music? I can barely hear it.
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It's cold in here, can you turn up the heating?
3.
to find something that was lost or hidden
Example:
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I finally turned up my old photo album in the attic.
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The police investigation turned up some new evidence.