Pop on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɑp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PAHP-awn
pˈɒp/ /ˈɒn
POP-on
Definition
To put on something quickly or casually, usually clothing or accessories.
Usage & Nuances
"Pop on" is informal and often used with clothes ('pop on a jacket'), accessories ('pop on your glasses'), or electronic devices ('pop on the kettle'). Suggests speed and ease. Not used in formal writing. Sometimes replaced by 'slip on'.
Spanish: ponerse rápido - colocar rápidoPortuguese (BR): colocar rápido - vestir rapidamentePortuguese (PT): colocar rapidamente - vestir rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 迅速穿上 - 快速戴上Chinese (Traditional): 迅速穿上 - 快速戴上Hindi: जल्दी पहन लेना - जल्दी लगा लेनाArabic: يرتدي بسرعة - يضع بسرعةBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি পরা - সাথে সঙ্গে পরাRussian: быстро надеть - накинутьJapanese: さっと着る - ぱっと身につけるVietnamese: mặc vào nhanh - đeo vào nhanhKorean: 급히 입다 - 금방 착용하다Turkish: hızlıca giymekUrdu: جلدی سے پہن لینا - فوراً لگا لیناIndonesian: memakai dengan cepat - mengenakan cepat-cepat
Example Sentences
I'm going to pop on my shoes before we leave.
basic
Could you pop on your glasses to read this?
basic
Just pop on a jacket—it's cold outside.
basic
I'm just going to pop on some music while we cook.
natural
If you're cold, just pop on a sweater.
natural
Can you pop on the kettle for tea?
natural