Show up Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈəp
SHOH-uhp
ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
SHUH-ohp
Definition
To arrive where someone is expected or to appear somewhere, especially unexpectedly or after a delay.
Usage & Nuances
'Show up' is informal and often used when someone arrives late or unexpectedly. Common with events, meetings, or talking about people not coming: 'He didn't show up.' Can be used for both physical presence and metaphoric (problems, results).
Spanish: aparecer - presentarsePortuguese (BR): aparecer - chegar (evento)Portuguese (PT): aparecer - chegar (a um evento)Chinese (Simplified): 出现 - 露面Chinese (Traditional): 出現 - 露面Hindi: आना - दिखाई देनाArabic: يظهر - يحضرBengali: পৌঁছানো - উপস্থিত হওয়া - দেখা দেওয়াRussian: появиться - прийти - объявитьсяJapanese: 現れる - 来るVietnamese: xuất hiện - đếnKorean: 나타나다 - 오다Turkish: görünmek - ortaya çıkmak - gelmekUrdu: آنا - نمودار ہوناIndonesian: muncul - datang
Example Sentences
She didn't show up at the meeting yesterday.
basic
Please show up on time tomorrow.
basic
Only a few people showed up to the party.
basic
He always shows up when you least expect him.
natural
If my headache shows up again, I'll call the doctor.
natural
I couldn't believe she finally showed up after weeks of silence.
natural