To Turn

Phrasal verbs

The situation

Phrases with similar meaning or sentiment

(1) to turn down(1)

A job offer

She turned down an opportunity to work in China / She rejected it.
(2) to turn down (2)

Loud music

Turn it down / Decrease the volume
(3) to turn off The Telly There was rubbish on every channel so I turned it off.
(4) to turn on A heater I felt cold so I turned the heater on.
(5) to turn out The weather It's turned out nice / It's a nice day.
(6) to turn up(1) a meeting Only 3 people turned up / came to the meeting.
(7) to turn up (2) The news Turn it up. I can't hear it.

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