pop in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Make a very short visit
Why “in”? A person, vehicle, message, or result reaches a place or becomes present there.
“I'll pop in on the way home.”
“Mum popped in for ten minutes.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
pop over
A contrast learners often mix up
Visit briefly and informally
pop round
A contrast learners often mix up
Make a brief, informal visit
pop up
A contrast learners often mix up
Appear suddenly
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
barge in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place rudely without permission
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
bring in
Same in pattern: arrival
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
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