Turn up

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phrasal verb

To arrive or appear at a place.

You can always count on him to turn up late.
Visual representation of "turn up" - To arrive or appear at a place

Often appears as...

  • turn up late
  • turned up uninvited
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Spontaneous Arrival

Indicates someone's arrival without prior notice, often surprising others.

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He didn't RSVP but still turned up at the party.
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Causal Event

Used when attending events casually, without making firm plans.

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Feel free to turn up at the cafe around two.
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