To turn up
Example: Please turn up the music, I want to dance.
Definition
"To turn up" in music means to increase the volume or intensity of the sound, making it louder or more noticeable. For example, when you "turn up" the music, you raise its loudness so it can be heard more clearly or energetically.
Translations
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subir -
harder zetten -
pujar -
monter -
aufdrehen
Etymology
The phrase "to turn up" originates from the combination of 'turn,' meaning to rotate or adjust, and 'up,' indicating an increase or higher level. This expression became common with the advent of volume dials or knobs on radios and audio devices, where turning the knob upward increases sound volume. Did you know? The phrase has become widely used in both literal and figurative senses, especially in music and social settings.
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"To turn up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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