pop up
Meaning(s)
1. appear or arrive unexpectedly or for a short time
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
problems keep popping up, pop up for a chat, pop-up ad/blocker/shop
Analysis
As a phrasal verb, 'pop-up' means to appear or occur suddenly usually for a short time. As an adjective or noun 'pop-up' can describe a book or greeting card which contains three-dimensional pictures made from paper that are revealed when the page is turned. A pop-up screen or menu is a window that opens on your computer or phone that can be closed quickly. Pop up stores or restaurants are businesses that open in a temporary location for a short time.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I wasn't expecting to see Harry, but last night he popped up at my front door. Luckily, I had prepared some extra food.
- I've heard that there is a pop-up market in the square every Friday, we should visit it for lunch.
- This adblocker extension stops all annoying pop-ups while you surf the internet.
- I was watching a movie online with my family but there were a few inappropriate pop-ups, so I had to turn it off.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Problems have a tendency to pop up whenever I try to install something new on my computer.
- Can you tell John to pop up to my office when he has a minute? I need to discuss something with him.
- It will be difficult to find a solution, but we have to address the issue since it keeps popping up.
- We should host a pop-up shop to showcase our new product and introduce it to the public.