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UK//tɜːn ʌp//US//tɜrn ʌp//

Meaning of Turned up

To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

In simple words: To arrive or appear.

Turned up in a sentence

  • He finally turned up after being late for the meeting.
  • The missing keys turned up under the couch.
  • Many friends turned up at the surprise party.
  • She was nervous about whether anyone would turn up to the event.
  • A new problem turned up just before the deadline.

How to use Turned up

Use in informal contexts to indicate arrival. Not suitable for very formal writing or speech.

Grammar pattern

turn + up

Memory hint

Think of a party that 'turned up' with lots of guests. Everyone shows up.

Related words

Collocations with Turned up

  • turn up unexpectedly
  • turn up missing
  • turn up the volume

Synonyms for Turned up

Opposites of Turned up

Common mistakes with Turned up

  • Confused with 'turned in', which means to submit something.
  • Using 'turn up' to mean 'increase', which is incorrect.

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Frequently asked questions about Turned up

What does Turned up mean?

To arrive or appear.

What is the definition of Turned up?

To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

How do you use Turned up in a sentence?

He finally turned up after being late for the meeting.

Can you give another example of Turned up?

The missing keys turned up under the couch.

What are synonyms for Turned up?

Common alternatives include arrived, appeared, showed up, turned out.

What is the opposite of Turned up?

Opposite meanings include disappear, leave.

What words go with Turned up?

It commonly pairs with turn up unexpectedly, turn up missing, turn up the volume.

What are common mistakes when using Turned up?

Confused with 'turned in', which means to submit something. Using 'turn up' to mean 'increase', which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Turned up?

US: //tɜrn ʌp//, UK: //tɜːn ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Turned up?

Use in informal contexts to indicate arrival. Not suitable for very formal writing or speech.