turn up

/tˈɜːn ˈʌp/

to turn up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: turn]

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

bend or lay so that one part covers the other

synonyms : fold

antonyms : unfold

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

synonyms : come on

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

synonyms : locate

find by digging in the ground

synonyms : dig up

be shown or be found to be

synonyms : prove

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

to fold or raise the edge of a piece of clothing

to lift or rotate something upwards or to flip it over so that it faces upwards

to fasten or secure something to a fixed point, such as a cleat or post, by wrapping it around and then looping it back on itself

Examples

1. He turned up the collar of his coat.

2. Can you turn up the radio?

3. In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.

4. The soup wasn't heating up fast enough, so she turned up the stove.