Definition of turn up

turn upphrasal verb

xuất hiện

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The phrase "turn up" has its roots in Middle English, where it was spelled "turnen" and meant to appear or happen unexpectedly. This verb, "turnen," came from the Old English words "gyrcan" and "gyrcan," which also meant to happen suddenly or come into view. The meaning of "turn up" gradually evolved over time to refer to the action of turning or presenting something to make it appear or become visible. Today, the phrase "turn up" is commonly used in English to mean showing up or appearing unexpectedly, as well as to signify increasing the volume or strength of something. Its origins in Middle English reflect the way English words sometimes shift and change meaning over time, influenced by their historical context and the evolving needs of the language.

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to be found, especially by chance, after being lost

được tìm thấy, đặc biệt là tình cờ, sau khi bị lạc

Example:
  • Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up.

    Đừng lo lắng về lá thư đó - tôi chắc chắn nó sẽ đến thôi.

to arrive

đến nơi

Example:
  • We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up.

    Chúng tôi hẹn gặp nhau lúc 7.30, nhưng cô ấy không bao giờ đến.

to happen, especially by chance

xảy ra, đặc biệt là tình cờ

Example:
  • He's still hoping something (= for example, a job or a piece of luck) will turn up.

    Anh ấy vẫn đang hy vọng điều gì đó (ví dụ như một công việc hoặc một chút may mắn) sẽ xuất hiện.

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