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English / phrasal verb

come up

B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

To happen unexpectedly or arise as an issue requiring attention; to arise or occur unexpectedly, especially an issue or topic

In context

01

An urgent client email came up while I was ironing my work shirt.

02

If any emergency comes up during your morning shift, please contact the manager.

Synonyms

arise,occur,happen

Antonyms

settle,disappear,subside

Collocations

something came up,issues come up,come up unexpectedly

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗