Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crop-up

verb
/krɒp ʌp/
Definition
To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
  • New problems can crop up during the project that we hadn’t anticipated.
  • It’s not unusual for unexpected issues to crop up in daily life.
Meaning
The term ‘crop-up’ refers to situations or issues that arise or emerge without prior notice, often requiring immediate attention.
Synonyms
  • emerge
  • appear
  • arise
  • surface