come up
1 of 1verb/kʌm ʌp/
Forms:comes up,coming up,came up,come up
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to move toward someone, usually in order to talk to them
- She saw her friend across the room and decided to come up to say hello.
- As I was browsing in the store, a salesperson came up and offered to help me find what I was looking for.
- During the meeting, my coworker came up to me to discuss a project we were working on together.
- I noticed my neighbor in the park, so I came up to her to chat about the upcoming community event.
- Feeling nervous, he hesitated before finally coming up to his crush to ask her out on a date.
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to rise, typically in a physical sense
- The hot air balloon slowly came up into the sky, offering a breathtaking view.
- As the tide receded, the hidden rocks came up from beneath the water's surface.
- The sun came up over the horizon, casting a warm glow on the landscape.
- The elevator came up to the top floor, and the doors opened to reveal a stunning view.
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to cause someone to feel or experience a particular emotion, often unexpectedly.
- As I watched the movie, a sense of nostalgia came up, reminding me of my childhood.
- Talking about the past can make strong emotions come up.
- She tried to hide it, but you could see the sadness coming up in her eyes.
- The news about his promotion made a wave of happiness come up within the team.
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to present or introduce something, particularly something desirable
transitive- The talented musician is gearing up to come up with a soulful album this year.
- Our company aims to come up with an eco-friendly initiative to reduce carbon emissions.
- The chef's plan is to come up with a new dessert menu that will delight customers.
- The author is excited to come up with a gripping storyline for her next novel.
- The team is determined to come up with a winning strategy for the upcoming competition.
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to emerge or be produced as a consequence or outcome
transitive- The negotiations are expected to come up with a mutually beneficial agreement.
- The investigation will likely come up with findings that shed light on the incident.
- The experiment is designed to come up with valuable data for the research project.
- We anticipate the meeting will come up with solutions to address the current challenges.
- The collaboration between the two companies is likely to come up with innovative products.
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to emerge to the visible or accessible level of water
- Bubbles started to come up as the scuba diver ascended from the depths.
- The submarine will come up from the ocean depths in a matter of minutes.
- The lost key finally came up when we drained the swimming pool.
- The buoyant object will come up to the water's surface due to its design.
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to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly
- During the meeting, an urgent matter came up that required immediate attention.
- I apologize for being late; something unexpected came up at work.
- I had planned to go out tonight, but a family emergency came up, so I have to stay home.
- Just as we were about to leave, a problem with the car came up, delaying our trip.
- As I was studying, a question came up that I couldn't find the answer to in my notes.
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(of a machine) to begin operating
- The engine took a moment to come up, but then the car roared to life.
- It's important to allow the computer a few minutes to come up after a software update.
- The generator will automatically come up in case of a power outage.
- The heating system takes a while to come up, so be patient if it's a bit chilly at first.
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to be brought up or mentioned in a conversation or discussion
B2- I hope my achievements will come up during the performance review.
- The issue of funding for the project came up at the team meeting.
- We need to ensure that all relevant points come up in the negotiations.
- Her name came up when we were discussing potential team leaders.
- It's important that everyone's concerns come up during the town hall meeting.
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(of a group of people) to gather in a specific location or for a particular purpose
- The volunteers will come up at the community center to plan the charity event.
- Let's come up at the conference room to discuss the project timeline.
- Students are expected to come up in the auditorium for the school assembly.
- The team will come up at the designated spot before embarking on the field trip.
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to gather money or other resources over time
transitive- She's been saving diligently to come up with enough money for a down payment on a house.
- The school is trying to come up with funds for a new playground by organizing fundraising events.
- They pooled their resources together to come up with enough money to start their own business.
- He took on extra shifts at work to come up with the tuition fees for college.
- It took them a while, but they finally came up with the money for their dream vacation.
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(of an event or schedule) to be approaching or getting closer in time
- The deadline for the project is coming up, so we need to finalize our work.
- I can't believe the exam is coming up so quickly; we need to start studying.
- The team is feeling the pressure as the important match is coming up this weekend.
- With the conference coming up, everyone is busy preparing their presentations.
- As the date for the event comes up, the excitement among the participants grows.
13
to be presented before a judge or jury for a decision in a court of law
- The defendant is scheduled to come up in court next week to face the charges.
- Witnesses will be required to come up and testify during the trial.
- The case will come up before the judge, and both parties will present their arguments.
- The accused will come up before a jury, and the legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the case.
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to begin to experience the effects of a recreational drug after consuming it
- After taking the pill, it took about thirty minutes to come up and feel the euphoric effects.
- Users are advised to be patient and wait for the substance to come up before deciding to take more.
- The group waited eagerly for the psychedelic mushrooms to come up, anticipating a unique experience.
- It's essential to be in a safe and comfortable environment when you start to come up on certain substances.
- People often describe a sense of excitement as they come up on hallucinogens, but it's important to be mindful of the environment.