pop in
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Definition
Verb: - To visit a place or person briefly and often without a prior arrangement. It implies a short, informal, and usually unannounced visit.
Usage
This verb is used to describe the action of making a quick, casual visit. It is often used in informal contexts. The structure is typically "pop in (to [a place])" or "pop in (on [a person])".
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to pop in and out": To visit very briefly and then leave quickly, or to make frequent, short visits.
- The neighbor's cat pops in and out through the open window.
Variants and Related Words
- Pop-by (verb, informal): A synonym meaning to visit briefly.
- You should pop-by the new café sometime.
- Drop in (verb, phrasal): A very close synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- My friends often drop in unannounced.
Synonyms
- Drop by
- Stop by
- Call in (British English)
- Visit briefly
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pop out: To leave a place briefly.
- I'm just popping out to the post office. I'll be back in ten minutes.
- Pop over: To visit someone, often implying a short journey.
- Why don't you pop over to my house this evening?
Related Idioms
- Pop your head in/round: To look into a room or space very briefly.
- Could you pop your head in the meeting room and see if they're ready?
Verb
- enter briefly
- He popped in for two minutes