Related to word: turn
Phrasal Verb
to shorten a garment or part of it by folding and sewing the fabric in place.
She decided to turn the old dress up, making it more fashionable.
Make sure to try on the pants before turning them up.
The tailor specializes in turning up stylish dresses to enhance their appeal.
to uncover something, particularly information, after extensive searching.
After hours of searching, she finally turned up the missing letter.
The report turned up some crucial information that forced us to reassess the plan.
After a thorough investigation, the police turned up the suspect's whereabouts.