1turn up
To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
I don't like people turning up without an appointment.
2turn up
To increase the amount of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.
Turn up the radio and sing along.
3turn up
To reposition by rotating, flipping, etc. upwards.
He turned up his collar against the cold.
4turn up
To belay or make fast a line on a cleat or pin.
Turn up the main halyard.
5turn up
arrive
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