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British pronunciation/tˈɜːn ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/tˈɜːn ˈʌp/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "turn up"

to turn up
[phrase form: turn]
01

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

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Transitive: to turn up a device or its operation
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Can you turn up the radio?
In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.
The soup wasn't heating up fast enough, so she turned up the stove.
02

to lay something in a way that one part covers the other

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Transitive: to turn up a fabric or paper
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The artist turned up the canvas to create a border for the painting.
Turning up the corners of the page is a common habit among avid readers.
The chef demonstrated the technique of turning up the dough for a perfect crust.
03

to unexpectedly appear or be found

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to turn up definition and meaning
04

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

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The unexpected guest turned up at the family reunion.
The volunteer turned up for the cleanup without being asked.
The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support.
05

to find something or someone by actively searching a particular place or area

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The curator turned up a rare painting in the storage room of the museum.
The researcher turned up valuable information in the old archives.
The explorer turned up a new species of plant in the uncharted jungle.
06

to discover something by digging into the earth

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Transitive: to turn up an artifact
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The archaeologists turned up ancient artifacts during the dig.
The farmer turned up a cache of old coins while plowing the field.
The construction workers turned up a rusty old chest while digging the foundation.
07

to fold the bottom of a garment to make it shorter, typically by raising the hemline

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Transitive: to turn up a garment
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The fashionable trend involves turning up the ankles of your trousers.
The stylist recommended turning up the dress to modernize its appearance.
Turn up the bottom of the shirt for a laid-back, beachy look.
08

to fold or raise the edge of a piece of clothing

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The designer turned up the sleeves of the shirt for a casual look.
The tailor turned up the hem of the dress for a better fit.
He turned up the collar of his jacket against the cold wind.
09

to fasten something to a fixed point, by wrapping it around and then looping it back on itself

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Transitive: to turn up a cord or string around sth | to turn up a cord or string on sth
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He turned up the bandage tightly around the injured wrist.
Please turn up the leash around the tree to keep the dog in place.

turn up

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Can you turn up the radio?
In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.
The soup wasn't heating up fast enough, so she turned up the stove.
I couldn't hear the music, so I turned up the volume on my headphones.
It's getting chilly in the room, let's turn up the heating.
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