Come up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈəp
KUHM-UHP
kˈʌm/ /ˈʌp
KUM-UP
Definition
To appear, emerge, or be mentioned, especially unexpectedly. It can also mean to approach someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, very common in spoken English. Used for problems, opportunities, or topics that appear suddenly ('A problem came up'). Can also refer to physically approaching ('He came up to me'). Not used for 'rising' in a literal sense (use 'rise' or 'go up').
Spanish: surgir - aparecer - acercarsePortuguese (BR): surgir - aparecer - aproximar-sePortuguese (PT): surgir - aparecer - aproximar-seChinese (Simplified): 出现 - 发生 - 走过来Chinese (Traditional): 出現 - 發生 - 走過來Hindi: सामने आना - उठना (मुद्दा) - पास आनाArabic: يظهر - يطرأ - يقتربBengali: উঠে আসা - সামনে আসা - উল্লেখ হওয়াRussian: появляться - возникать - подходитьJapanese: 出てくる - 現れる - 近づくVietnamese: xuất hiện - nảy sinh - đến gầnKorean: 나타나다 - 등장하다 - 다가오다Turkish: ortaya çıkmak - gündeme gelmek - yaklaşmakUrdu: سامنے آنا - ذکر ہونا - قریب آناIndonesian: xuất hiện - nảy sinh - tiến lại gần
Example Sentences
A new problem came up at work today.
basic
He came up to me and asked a question.
basic
If any issues come up, let me know.
basic
Sorry, I can’t make it—something urgent came up.
natural
Let’s see if any new ideas come up during the meeting.
natural
The cat suddenly came up to the window and stared inside.
natural