Turning up typically means showing up or arriving at a particular place, event, or gathering. There are various synonyms to describe the act of turning up, including appearing, emerging, materializing, presenting oneself, and making an entrance. Other synonyms for turning up include showing oneself, showing one's face, arriving on scene, showing up in force, or arriving unexpectedly. Each synonym can be used in different contexts to describe the act of turning up. Whether a person unexpectedly shows up at a gathering or purposefully makes an entrance, there are several ways to describe this action using other synonymous terms.