Pop up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɑp/ /ˈəp

PAHP-uhp

UK

pˈɒp/ /ˈʌp

POP-up

Definition

To appear suddenly or unexpectedly, often used for things, people, or computer windows that show up without warning.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in conversation. Frequently used to describe windows on computers ("pop-up ads"), or people/things appearing unexpectedly. 'Pop' means quick and sudden, so 'pop up' suggests surprise or immediacy.

• Spanish: aparecer - surgir - abrir (ventana emergente)
• Portuguese (BR): aparecer - surgir - abrir (janela pop-up)
• Portuguese (PT): aparecer - surgir - abrir (janela pop-up)
• Chinese (Simplified): 突然出现 - 弹出 (窗口)
• Chinese (Traditional): 突然出現 - 彈出 (視窗)
• Hindi: अचानक आना - प्रकट होना
• Arabic: يظهر فجأة - ينبثق (نافذة)
• Bengali: হঠাৎ দেখা দেওয়া - হঠাৎ ভেসে ওঠা
• Russian: внезапно появляться - выскакивать
• Japanese: 突然現れる - ポップアップする
• Vietnamese: xuất hiện bất ngờ
• Korean: 갑자기 나타나다 - 튀어나오다
• Turkish: aniden ortaya çıkmak - birdenbire belirivermek
• Urdu: اچانک ظاہر ہونا
• Indonesian: muncul tiba-tiba

Example Sentences

A message will pop up if you make a mistake.

basic

Sometimes, ads pop up on my screen.

basic

New windows pop up when you click that link.

basic

She loves to pop up at parties without warning.

natural

Don’t you hate it when pop-up ads pop up every time you open a website?

natural

Random ideas always pop up in my mind before I fall asleep.

natural