Definition of "turn up" []

To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly. (verb)
To increase the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light. (verb)
To reposition by rotating, flipping, etc. upwards. (verb)
To belay or make fast a line on a cleat or pin. (verb)
A stroke of good luck. (noun)

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Use "turn up" in a sentence

"As he preceded her into the small parlor and reached to turn up the lamp she saw on his wrist and hand livid purple-brown bruises, as though impossibly powerful fingers had all but crushed the bones."
"In an effort to stop worrying, do we just manufacture some sort of emotionalized faith, quote some Bible verses, and turn up the “praise” music on the radio?"
"Harry Humphreys and Sam Hussey turn up on some Saturdays, while Joey Long debarks the logs."

Words like "turn up"

appear show up

turn down

turn it up

turn up one's nose turn up the heat