CEFR B1

turn up

Translation

現れる / 見つかる / 現れる (音量など) / （予定通り）来る

Meaning

To appear, arrive, or be found, often unexpectedly or after a period of absence. It's used when someone or something shows up, especially if you weren't sure if they would, or if they were lost.

Examples

I was worried when he didn't turn up for the meeting on time.
I was worried when he didn't turn up for the meeting on time.
A better job opportunity might turn up if you keep looking.
A better job opportunity might turn up if you keep looking.

Definition

To appear, arrive, or be found, often unexpectedly or after a period of absence. It's used when someone or something shows up, especially if you weren't sure if they would, or if they were lost.

意味: 現れる、到着する、または見つかるという意味です。特に、来るかどうかわからなかったり、失くしていたりした場合に、人や物が現れるときに使われます。

Examples / 例文

I was worried when he didn't turn up for the meeting on time. — I was worried when he didn't turn up for the meeting on time.

A better job opportunity might turn up if you keep looking. — A better job opportunity might turn up if you keep looking.

The missing documents turned up in a file cabinet that hadn't been opened in years. — The missing documents turned up in a file cabinet that hadn't been opened in years.

How to Use Turn up

turn up (phrasal verb)

To arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly or after a search. — "He finally turned up an hour late."

turn up for [event/place] (phrasal verb)

To arrive at a specific event or location. — "She turned up for the meeting."

turn up [something] (phrasal verb)

To increase the volume or intensity of a device. — "Turn up the music, it's too quiet."

turn up [clothing item] (phrasal verb)

To fold the hem of trousers or sleeves to make them shorter. — "I need to turn up these trousers."