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Definition
- Verb (intransitive):
- To appear suddenly or unexpectedly, often in a surprising or quick manner.
- To occur or arise, especially in a context where it was not previously present or obvious.
Usage and Examples
- Verb:
- A new problem popped up just when we thought the project was finished.
- The notification popped up on my computer screen.
- He has a habit of popping up at the most unexpected times.
Advanced Usage
- In computing/technology: Refers to a window, advertisement, or message that appears suddenly on a computer or device screen.
- I hate it when ads pop up while I'm browsing the web.
- In sports: Used to describe a ball that rises sharply into the air after being hit or thrown.
- The batter popped up to the shortstop for an easy out.
Variants and Related Words
- Pop-up (adjective): Describes something designed to appear quickly or operate temporarily.
- We visited a pop-up restaurant that was only open for a month.
- Pop-up (noun): Refers to the thing that appears, such as a window or a temporary structure.
- Close the pop-up to continue reading the article.
Synonyms
- Appear: To come into sight.
- Emerge: To become visible or known.
- Materialize: To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
- Crop up: To appear or occur, typically referring to problems or issues.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Pop into: To enter a place briefly or suddenly.
- She popped into the store to buy some milk.
- Pop out: To leave briefly or suddenly; also, to protrude.
- He popped out for a coffee. / Her eyes popped out in surprise.
Related Idioms
- Pop the question: To propose marriage (Note: This idiom uses "pop" but not "pop up").
- He popped the question during their vacation.
- Pop your clogs (UK slang): To die (Note: This idiom uses "pop" but not "pop up").
- I'll be using this old car until I pop my clogs.
Verb
- appear suddenly or unexpectedly
- The farm popped into view as we turned the corner
- He suddenly popped up out of nowhere