Meaning of the word "come up" in English

What does "come up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come up

US /kʌm ʌp/

UK /kʌm ʌp/

to be mentioned or discussed

Example:

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The issue of funding will come up at the next meeting.

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Something important has just come up, so I need to leave.

Synonym:

arise emerge occur happen

to move upwards or towards someone

Example:

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A strange smell began to come up from the basement.

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He saw a car come up the driveway.

Synonym:

ascend approach rise

to happen unexpectedly

Example:

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I can't make it to the party, something important has come up.

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Unexpected problems often come up during the project.

Synonym:

arise happen occur transpire

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