pop up

Definitions

1. 1

   To come up with a "pop" sound.

   • The toast is in the toaster - when it pops up it will be ready.
2. 2

   To appear without warning.

   • I can't remember where I left my keys, but they normally pop up somewhere.
3. 3

   (Of an alert, advertisement, etc.) To suddenly appear onscreen.

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   1. 4

      To display as an alert, advertisement, etc. that suddenly appears on screen.

      • My computer just popped up a warning about Internet security.

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