phrasal verb

Pop up

Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Appear, like windows and boxes opening on a computer screen.

Meanings

  • Appear, like windows and boxes opening on a computer screen. (intransitive, International English)
  • Appear unexpectedly (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The dialogue box POPPED UP up when I pressed Enter.
  • I'm going to have to work late tonight because something has POPPED UP.

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