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Meaning of come up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

come up

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To come towards, to approach.

    Example: I was standing on the corner when Nick came up and asked for a cigarette.

  2. To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly.

    Example: Unless anything comes up, I'll be there every day this week.

  3. To come to attention, present itself; to arrive or appear.

    Example: At some point in the conversation my name came up, and I readily agreed to their proposition.

  4. To appear (before a judge or court).

    Example: He came up before a judge and was fined a thousand dollars.