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turn up the volume on en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To increase the intensity of; to focus on; to highlight or emphasize.
    • If you’re ready to turn up the volume on your accessories game this spring without completely blowing your budget, a quick peruse through Frasier Sterling’s site is def worth your time 2022 April 18, Heath Owens, “Um, Justin Bieber’s Signature Magic Mushroom Necklace Is Only $30 Right Now”, in Cosmopolitan:
    • This autumn, Dior did heritage, Gucci embraced camo and Miu Miu turned up the volume on colour. Here are the top looks to inspire your winter wardrobe in part one of our collections story 2024 September 22, Jo Jones, “Shout about it: standout trends from the season’s key collections – in pictures”, in The Guardian:

Forms

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turns up the volume on Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
turned up the volume on Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
turned up the volume on Tense=Past lexicographic
turning up the volume on Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
turn the volume up on alternative lexicographic