Cool MateMeaning of Turns up
To arrive or appear unexpectedly.
In simple words: To appear unexpectedly or arrive.
Turns up in a sentence
- She always turns up at the most unexpected times.
- We were worried when he didn't turn up for dinner.
- I can't believe you turned up at my office unannounced!
- After searching for hours, he finally turned up with the missing keys.
- Despite the rain, a lot of people turned up for the concert.
How to use Turns up
Use 'turn up' when someone arrives or appears, often without prior notice. It's informal and suitable for casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
turn + up
Memory hint
Imagine a surprise guest who suddenly shows up at your door.
Related words
Collocations with Turns up
- turn up late
- turn up missing
- turn up the volume
- turn up the heat
- turn up the music
Common mistakes with Turns up
- Confusing with 'turn down' which means to reject.
- Using with a noun directly; it only works with a subject that performs an action.
Turns up appears in
Turns up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يظهر
تظهر بشكل غير متوقع أو تصل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হাজির হওয়া
অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে আসা বা হাজির হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
taucht auf
Unerwartet auftauchen oder ankommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Aparecer
Aparecer o llegar de repente.
- Persianفارسی
ظاهر شدن، پیدا شدن
به طور غیرمنتظرهای ظاهر شدن یا رسیدن.
- FrenchFrançais
arriver, se pointer
Apparaître de manière inattendue ou arriver.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आना
अप्रत्याशित रूप से प्रकट होना या पहुँचना।
- ItalianItaliano
Spuntare, farsi vivo
Comparire o arrivare inaspettatamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aparece
Aparecer inesperadamente ou chegar.
- RussianРусский
появляться, приходить
Появиться неожиданно или прийти.
- Urduاردو
پیدا ہونا، پہنچ جانا
غیر متوقع طور پر ظاہر ہونا یا پہنچ جانا۔
- Chinese中文
出现, 到达
意外地出现或到达。
More phrasal verbs like Turns up
- Arrive
- Appear
- SecretA2
known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
- OrganizationA2
a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
- TruthB1
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
- Hiding the truth
Not revealing the true facts about something.
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Frequently asked questions about Turns up
What does Turns up mean?
To appear unexpectedly or arrive.
What is the definition of Turns up?
To arrive or appear unexpectedly.
How do you use Turns up in a sentence?
She always turns up at the most unexpected times.
Can you give another example of Turns up?
We were worried when he didn't turn up for dinner.
What are synonyms for Turns up?
Common alternatives include show up, arrive, appear, materialize, drop by.
What words go with Turns up?
It commonly pairs with turn up late, turn up missing, turn up the volume, turn up the heat, turn up the music.
What are common mistakes when using Turns up?
Confusing with 'turn down' which means to reject. Using with a noun directly; it only works with a subject that performs an action.
How do you pronounce Turns up?
US: //tɜrn ʌp//, UK: //tɜːn ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Turns up?
Use 'turn up' when someone arrives or appears, often without prior notice. It's informal and suitable for casual conversation.