Pop up
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːˌpʌp/
Pop up (verb)
- To appear suddenly, often where you were not expecting it.
- For a message or window to appear on a computer or phone screen without you asking.
- To happen or be found unexpectedly, especially as a problem or opportunity.
Examples
- A new problem popped up during the meeting.
- Unexpected questions popped up when the lesson started.