pop

B1 · Intermediate British English · Informal

v. to go somewhere quickly or for a short time.

v. to move or go somewhere suddenly or briefly; often used with 'in', 'out', or 'over'.

“I'm just going to pop to the shop to buy some milk.”

“She decided to pop into the office on her way home to ensure the documents had been filed correctly.”

B1 · Intermediate British English · Informal

v. to put something in a place quickly or easily.

v. to place or position an object with a quick, casual movement.

“Just pop your coat on the chair and come into the kitchen.”

“If you pop the tray in the oven now, dinner should be ready by the time the guests arrive.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to look very bright or clear so that people notice it.

v. to be visually prominent or distinctive, especially due to high contrast or bright colour.

“The red flowers really pop against the green grass.”

“The designer added a yellow scarf to the outfit to make the entire ensemble pop for the photoshoot.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a short, sharp sound.

n. a sudden, sharp, explosive acoustic event.

“We heard a loud pop and then the light went out.”

“The sudden pop of a circuit breaker echoed through the silent basement, plunging the house into darkness.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun American English · British English · Dialect

n. a sweet drink with bubbles.

n. a carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage.

“Would you like a glass of orange pop with your lunch?”

“The children were allowed to have a bottle of pop as a special treat during the summer fair.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a friendly name for your father.

n. an informal or endearing term for one's father.

“My pop always told me to work hard and be kind.”

“He went to visit his old pop at the weekend to help him with some gardening work.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Music

n. a type of modern music that is very popular.

n. a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s.

“She loves listening to pop because the songs are easy to sing.”

“The festival features a mix of indie rock and mainstream pop to appeal to a wider demographic.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. related to things that are popular with many people, like music or movies.

adj. relating to or characteristic of popular culture as intended for a general audience.

“He is an expert on pop culture from the 1980s.”

“The professor's lecture explored the intersection of pop art and consumerism in post-war America.”

C1 · Advanced Medicine Informal · Slang

v. to swallow a pill or medicine quickly.

v. to ingest a tablet or capsule, often habitually or casually.

“He's been popping painkillers all day because of his back ache.”

“The character in the film is frequently seen popping pills to cope with the stress of his high-pressure job.”