What does "Turn up" mean?

increase volume or level

Synonym: increase, raise Opposite: lower, decrease

"Turn up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Can we turn up the air conditioning or... on?

— Emily in Paris S2E7

So, let's turn the sound up

— Encanto

Hey, Carl, turn it up.

— How I Met Your Mother S1E1

where are the Ducks they always turn up when we have picnics

— Peppa Pig S2E36

ls it possible to turn up the volume?

— Scrubs S1E8

Onlookers spot you and a few minutes later the scary bastards turn up.

— Black Mirror S2E2

He'll turn up.

— Breaking Bad S2E2

let's see what kind of physical evidence they turn up

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E7

"Turn up" in TV shows & movies

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