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popped

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɑpt// UK //pˈɒpt// popped

v. to move or appear quickly and suddenly. You can use it when you go somewhere for a short time or when you put something somewhere fast.

v. to move, appear, or place something with suddenness or speed. Often used in informal contexts to describe brief visits or quick physical actions.


SIMPLE

He popped into the shop to buy some milk.

CONTEXTUAL

She popped her head around the door to see if the meeting was still going on.

COMPLEX

The notification popped onto the screen just as he was about to submit the final draft of his report.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with prepositions of direction like 'in', 'out', 'up', or 'down'.

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