6 English Phrasal Verbs With 'POP'

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6 phrasal verbs with 'POP'

Pop down

1. Travel somewhere to visit
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: Why don't you POP DOWN and see us during the holidays?

Pop down to

1. Go somewhere quickly to do something, often to buy or get something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I am POPPING DOWN TO the shops to get some coffee.

Pop in

1. Visit for a short time
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He POPPED IN for a coffee on his way home.

Pop off

1. Talk loudly, complain
   (Intransitive | American English)
   
   » Example: He's always POPPING OFF when things don't suit him.
2. Go out for a short time
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He's just POPPED OFF for a break but should be back in a few minutes.
3. Kill, shoot
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He got POPPED OFF when trying to rob the place.

Pop out

1. Go out for a short time
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: I'm just POPPING OUT to the shops. Do you need anything while I'm out?

Pop up

1. Appear, like windows and boxes opening on a computer screen.
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The dialogue box POPPED UP up when I pressed Enter.
2. Appear unexpectedly
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: I'm going to have to work late tonight because something has POPPED UP.

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