pop round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Make a brief, informal visit
Why “round”? You make a short visit, then leave again.
“I'll pop round after work.”
“Maya popped round for ten minutes.”
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pop in
A contrast learners often mix up
Make a very short visit
pop over
A contrast learners often mix up
Visit briefly and informally
ask round
Same round pattern: visit
Invite someone to visit one's home; Make enquiries among many people
come round
Same round pattern: visit
Visit someone briefly at their home; Eventually accept a different point of view; Regain consciousness after fainting or anaesthesia
drop round
Same round pattern: visit
Make an unplanned visit to someone
invite round
Same round pattern: visit
Ask someone to visit your home
nip round
Same round pattern: visit
Visit very briefly nearby
pop up
Same base verb: pop
Appear suddenly
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