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to turn up
[phrase form: turn]
01
aumentar, subir
to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.
Transitive: to turn up a device or its operation
Exemplos
The soup was n't heating up fast enough, so she turned up the stove.
A sopa não estava aquecendo rápido o suficiente, então ela aumentou o fogão.
02
dobrar, enrolar
to lay something in a way that one part covers the other
Transitive: to turn up a fabric or paper
Exemplos
Turning up the corners of the page is a common habit among avid readers.
Dobrar as pontas da página é um hábito comum entre os leitores ávidos.
03
aparecer, surgir
to unexpectedly appear or be found
Intransitive
Exemplos
The error turned up in the software testing phase.
O erro apareceu na fase de testes do software.
04
encontrar, descobrir
to find something or someone by actively searching a particular place or area
Transitive: to turn up sth
Exemplos
The explorer turned up a new species of plant in the uncharted jungle.
O explorador encontrou uma nova espécie de planta na selva inexplorada.
05
aparecer, chegar
to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice
Intransitive
Exemplos
The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support.
A celebridade apareceu no evento de caridade para mostrar apoio.
06
descobrir, desenterrar
to discover something by digging into the earth
Transitive: to turn up an artifact
Exemplos
The farmer turned up a cache of old coins while plowing the field.
O agricultor descobriu um tesouro de moedas antigas enquanto arava o campo.
07
virar, dobrar
to fold the bottom of a garment to make it shorter, typically by raising the hemline
Transitive: to turn up a garment
Exemplos
Turn up the bottom of the shirt for a laid-back, beachy look.
Dobre a parte de baixo da camisa para um visual descontraído e praiano.
08
virar para cima, dobrar
to fold or raise the edge of a piece of clothing
Exemplos
The designer turned up the sleeves of the shirt for a casual look.
O designer dobrou as mangas da camisa para um visual casual.
09
enrolar, fixar enrolando
to fasten something to a fixed point, by wrapping it around and then looping it back on itself
Transitive: to turn up a cord or string around sth | to turn up a cord or string on sth
Exemplos
He turned up the bandage tightly around the injured wrist.
Ele apertou o curativo firmemente em torno do pulso lesionado.
10
curtir, festejar
to party intensely, often with alcohol, drugs, or high energy
SlangExemplos
The crowd turned up as soon as the DJ started.
A multidão explodiu assim que o DJ começou.
