Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rock-up

phrasal verb
/rɒk ʌp/
Definition
To arrive or appear at a location, often unexpectedly or without prior notice.
Examples
  • He decided to rock-up at the party uninvited.
  • She tends to rock-up late to meetings.
  • Don’t worry, he’ll rock-up soon; he always does.
Meaning
The phrase ‘rock-up’ is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the act of showing up or arriving at a place, usually in a casual manner.
Synonyms
  • arrive
  • show up
  • turn up