Cool MateMeaning of Turn up
To arrive unexpectedly or to increase the volume/intensity of something.
In simple words: To arrive or increase in volume or intensity.
Turn up in a sentence
- I hope more people will turn up to the meeting.
- She always knows how to turn up the atmosphere at parties.
- Can you turn up the music? It's too quiet.
- I didn't expect him to turn up at my house unannounced.
- It's amazing how some people always seem to turn up at the right moments.
How to use Turn up
Common in spoken English, suitable for informal and neutral contexts. Use with caution in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
turn up + object / standalone greeting
Memory hint
Imagine a volume knob turning up the sound.
Related words
Collocations with Turn up
- turn up the volume
- turn up late
- turn up the heat
Common mistakes with Turn up
- Using 'turn up' in place of 'arrive' without context.
- Confusing 'turn up' with 'turn down' when referring to volume.
- Forgetting to use the object after 'turn up' in some phrases.
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Turn up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يظهر، يعلي الصوت
أن تصل أو تزيد من الصوت أو الشدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আসা, বাড়ানো
আসা বা পরিমাণ/তীব্রতা বাড়ানো।
- GermanDeutsch
auftauchen, aufdrehen
Erscheinen oder lauter/intensiver werden.
- SpanishEspañol
aparecer, subir
Llegar o aumentar el volumen o la intensidad.
- Persianفارسی
ظاهر شدن، زیاد کردن
یهو رسیدن یا زیاد کردن صدا یا شدت چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Arriver, augmenter
Arriver ou augmenter en volume ou en intensité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पहुँचना, बढ़ाना
पहुँचना या आवाज़ या तीव्रता बढ़ाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Presentarsi, Aumentare
Arrivare o aumentare di volume o intensità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aparecer, Aumentar
Chegar ou aumentar o volume ou a intensidade.
- RussianРусский
появиться, увеличить
Появиться или увеличить громкость/интенсивность.
- Urduاردو
آنا، نمودار شدن
پہنچنا یا آواز یا شدت میں اضافہ کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
出现, 调高
出现，或者把音量/强度调大。
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Frequently asked questions about Turn up
What does Turn up mean?
To arrive or increase in volume or intensity.
What is the definition of Turn up?
To arrive unexpectedly or to increase the volume/intensity of something.
How do you use Turn up in a sentence?
I hope more people will turn up to the meeting.
Can you give another example of Turn up?
She always knows how to turn up the atmosphere at parties.
What are synonyms for Turn up?
Common alternatives include arrive, show up, increase, amplify.
What is the opposite of Turn up?
Opposite meanings include turn down, diminish, reduce.
What words go with Turn up?
It commonly pairs with turn up the volume, turn up late, turn up the heat.
What are common mistakes when using Turn up?
Using 'turn up' in place of 'arrive' without context. Confusing 'turn up' with 'turn down' when referring to volume. Forgetting to use the object after 'turn up' in some phrases.
How do you pronounce Turn up?
US: //tɜrn ʌp//, UK: //tɜːn ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Turn up?
Common in spoken English, suitable for informal and neutral contexts. Use with caution in formal settings.