Definition & Meaning of "come up"

to present or introduce something, particularly something desirable

to emerge or be produced as a consequence or outcome

to emerge to the visible or accessible level of water

to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

(of a machine) to begin operating

to be brought up or mentioned in a conversation or discussion

(of a group of people) to gather in a specific location or for a particular purpose

to gather money or other resources over time

to cause someone to feel or experience a particular emotion, often unexpectedly.

(of an event or schedule) to be approaching or getting closer in time

to be presented before a judge or jury for a decision in a court of law

to begin to experience the effects of a recreational drug after consuming it