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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To appear unexpectedly or arrive

Example sentence
He finally turned up at midnight.
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turn up at the party

turn up at the meeting

turn up unexpectedly

turn up late

turn up out of nowhere

turn up on your doorstep

Separable usage
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She turned up at the office an hour late. ✅ (Correct)

She turned the office up an hour late. ❌ (Incorrect)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To increase volume or intensity

Example sentence
Can you turn up the music?
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turn up the volume

turn up the heat

turn up the music

turn up the radio

turn up the thermostat

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

She turned up the music before the party started. ✅ (Correct)

She turned the music up before the party started. ✅ (Correct)