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POP
abbr.
1. Computers point of presence
2. point of purchase
3. proof of purchase
pop 1
(pŏp)v. popped, pop·ping, pops
v.intr.
1. To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.
2. To burst open with a short, sharp, explosive sound.
3. To move quickly or unexpectedly; appear abruptly: At last the cottage popped into view.
4. To open wide suddenly: The child's eyes popped with astonishment.
5. To have the eustachian tubes open suddenly, equalizing pressure on both sides of the eardrum in response to changes in atmospheric pressure, as in a descending airplane: After I swallowed, my ears popped.
6. Baseball To hit a short high fly ball, especially one that can be caught by an infielder: popped out to shortstop.
7. To shoot a firearm, such as a pistol.
8.
a. To be exciting: a club that really pops at night.
b. To be visually striking: a logo that really pops.
v.tr.
1. To cause to make a sharp bursting sound.
2. To cause to open with a sharp bursting sound: popped the hood of the car to check the oil.
3. To cause to explode with a sharp bursting sound: popped the balloon.
4. To put or thrust suddenly or unexpectedly: "popping a crisp plump shrimp into her mouth" (Kathleen Winsor).
5.
a. To discharge (a firearm).
b. To fire at; shoot.
6. To hit or strike: popped me on the head.
7. Baseball To hit (a ball) high in the air but not far.
8. To release (a clutch) suddenly.
9. Slang
a. To take (drugs), especially orally: "To calm a case of the jitters ... the bride popped Valium" (People).
b. To have (a drink): popped a few beers after work.
10. Slang To take into legal custody; arrest: "Her friend was visiting and got popped for a DUI while he was driving her car" (Jamie Harrison).
n.
1. A sudden sharp, explosive sound.
2. A shot with a firearm.
3. Chiefly Midwestern US See soft drink. See Note at tonic.
4. Baseball A pop fly.
adv.
Phrasal Verbs: 1. With a popping sound.
2. Abruptly or unexpectedly.
pop for
Informal To pay for: I'll pop for the video if you buy some snacks.
pop in (or by)
Informal To visit briefly: just popped in to say hello.
pop off Informal
Idioms: 1. To leave abruptly or hurriedly.
2. To die suddenly.
3. To speak thoughtlessly in a burst of released anger.
a pop
Slang Apiece; each: Tickets to the benefit were $100 a pop.
pop the question Informal
To propose marriage.
[Middle English poppen, from pop, a blow, stroke, of imitative origin.]
pop 2
(pŏp)n. Informal
Father.
[Short for papa.]
pop 3
(pŏp) Informaladj.
1. Of or for the general public; popular or popularized: pop culture; pop psychology.
2. Of, relating to, or specializing in popular music: a pop singer.
3. Of or suggestive of pop art: a pop style.
n.
1. Popular music.
2. Pop art.
[Short for popular.]
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pop
(pɒp)vb, pops, popping or popped
1. to make or cause to make a light sharp explosive sound
2. to burst open or cause to burst open with such a sound
3. (intr; often foll by in, out, etc) informal to come (to) or go (from) rapidly or suddenly; to pay a brief or unexpected visit (to)
4. (intr) (esp of the eyes) to protrude: her eyes popped with amazement.
5. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) to shoot or fire at (a target) with a firearm
6. (tr) to place or put with a sudden movement: she popped some tablets into her mouth.
7. (Banking & Finance) (tr) informal to pawn: he popped his watch yesterday.
8. (Recreational Drugs) (tr) slang to take (a drug) in pill form or as an injection: pill popping.
9. pop one's clogs See clog19
10. pop the question informal to propose marriage
n
11. a light sharp explosive sound; crack
12. informal a flavoured nonalcoholic carbonated beverage
13. informal a try; attempt: have a pop at goal.
14. informal an instance of criticism: Townsend has had a pop at modern bands.
15. a pop informal each: 30 million shares at 7 dollars a pop.
adv
with a popping sound
interj
an exclamation denoting a sharp explosive sound
[C14: of imitative origin]
pop
(pɒp)n
1. (Pop Music)
a. music of general appeal, esp among young people, that originated as a distinctive genre in the 1950s. It is generally characterized by a strong rhythmic element and the use of electrical amplification
b. (as modifier): pop music; a pop record; a pop group.
2. (Pop Music) informal a piece of popular or light classical music
adj
informal short for popular
pop
(pɒp)n
1. an informal word for father
2. informal a name used in addressing an old or middle-aged man
POP
abbreviation for
1. (Telecommunications) point of presence: a device that enables access to the internet
2. (Computer Science) internet post office protocol: a protocol which brings e-mail to and from a mail server
3. Post Office Preferred (size of envelopes, etc)
4. (Environmental Science) persistent organic pollutant
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pop1
(pɒp)v. popped, pop•ping,
n., adv. v.i.
1. to make a short, quick, explosive sound: The cork popped.
2. to burst open with such a sound, as chestnuts or corn in roasting.
3. to come or go quickly, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
4. to shoot with a firearm: to pop at a mark.
5. (of eyes) to protrude from the sockets.
v.t. 6. to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound.
7. to cause to burst open with such a sound.
8. to put or thrust quickly: Pop the muffins into the oven.
9. to shoot; fire at.
10. Informal.
a. to take or swallow (pills), esp. habitually.
b. to eat compulsively, as snack foods.
11. pop for, Slang. to pay for, esp. as a treat.
12. pop in, Informal. to visit briefly; drop by.
13. pop off, Informal.
a. to die suddenly.
b. to depart abruptly.
c. to express oneself volubly or indiscreetly.
14. pop out, Baseball. to be put out by hitting a pop fly caught by a player on the opposing team.
15. pop up, Baseball. to hit a pop fly.
n. 16. a short, quick, explosive sound.
17. a popping.
18. a shot with a firearm.
19. soda pop.
adv. 20. with an explosive sound: The balloon went pop.
21. suddenly or unexpectedly.
Idioms: 1. a pop, Slang. each; apiece.
2. pop the question, Informal. to propose marriage.
[1375–1425; late Middle English (n.) poppe a blow; (v.) poppen to strike; of expressive orig.]
pop2
(pɒp)adj.
1. of or pertaining to popular songs: pop singers.
2. of or pertaining to pop art.
3. reflecting or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people: pop culture.
n. 4. popular music.
5. pop art.
[1875–80]
pop3
(pɒp)n. Informal.
father.
[1820–30; short form of poppa]
pop4
(pɒp)n.
a frozen ice or ice-cream confection on a stick.
[probably shortening of Popsicle]
POP
or P.O.P. or p.o.p.,
1. point of purchase.
2. proof of purchase.
pop.
1. popular.
2. population.
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pop
Past participle: popped
Gerund: popping
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| Noun | 1. |  pop - an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talkbegetter, father, male parent - a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); "his father was born in Atlanta" |
| 2. |  pop - a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics"soft drink - nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated) carbonated water, club soda, soda water, sparkling water, seltzer - effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide | |
| 3. |  pop - a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a corksound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" | |
| 4. |  pop - music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic lovepopular music, popular music genre - any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time) | |
| Verb | 1. | pop - bulge outward; "His eyes popped" |
| 2. | pop - hit a pop-fly; "He popped out to shortstop" baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" hit - cause to move by striking; "hit a ball" | |
| 3. | pop - make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped" pop - cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle" sputter - make an explosive sound; "sputtering engines" | |
| 4. | pop - fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; "The soldiers were popping" | |
| 5. | pop - cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle" sound - cause to sound; "sound the bell"; "sound a certain note" pop - make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped" | |
| 6. | pop - appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere" appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon" | |
| 7. | pop - put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth" | |
| 8. | pop - release suddenly; "pop the clutch" let go, let go of, release, relinquish - release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall" | |
| 9. | pop - hit or strike; "He popped me on the head" hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" | |
| 10. |  pop - drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work" | |
| 11. | pop - take drugs, especially orally; "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves" inject - take by injection; "inject heroin" skin pop - inject (drugs) into the skin | |
| 12. | pop - cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon" pop - burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven" | |
| 13. | pop - burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven" burst, break open, split - come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst" pop - cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon" | |
| Adj. | 1. | pop - (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) artistic creation, artistic production, art - the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner nonclassical - not classical |
| Adv. | 1. | pop - like a pop or with a pop; "everything went pop" |
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pop
noun
1. (Informal) soft drink, ginger (Scot.), soda (U.S. & Canad.), fizzy drink, cool drink (S. African) He still visits the village shop for buns and fizzy pop.
verb
1. burst, crack, snap, bang, explode, report, go off (with a bang) The champagne cork popped and shot to the ceiling.
pop up appear, emerge, turn up, show up (informal), crop up, materialize, make an appearance You could never be sure where he would pop up next.
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pop 1
verb2. To come open or fly apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure:
Slang: bust.
pop in
phrasal verb
pop off
Informal. To cease living:
Idioms: bite the dust, breathe one's last, cash in, give up the ghost, go to one's grave, kick the bucket, meet one's end, pass on to the Great Beyond, turn up one's toes.
pop 2
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Translations
شَعْبيفَرْقَعَهمُتَعَلِّق بالموسيقى الشَّعْبيَّهمَشْروب فَوّاريَضَع بِسُرْعَه
bouchnoutbouchnutípopšumivý nápojvsunout
knaldknaldepopputtesmutte
gosdrykkurhvellur, smellurpopp-setja hratt ískreppa, skjótast
ieplestiesizlēktizskrietliktnolikt
popšumivý nápojvyliezať z jamiek
hitro vtaknitiizstopitipočitipojaviti sepok
bir koşu gidivermekçabucak koyuvermekfal taşı gibi açılmakgazozpatla mak
pop
1 [pɒp]A. N
1. (= sound) → pequeño estallido m; [of cork] → taponazo m; [of fastener etc] → ruido m seco; (= imitative sound) → ¡pum!
3. (= try) to have or take a pop at (doing) sth → probar (a hacer) algo
4. to have or take a pop at sth/sb (= criticize) → criticar algo/a algn
C. VT
2. (= put) → poner (rápidamente)
to pop sth into a drawer → meter algo (rápidamente) en un cajón
to pop pills → drogarse (con pastillas)
to pop the question → declararse
to pop sth into a drawer → meter algo (rápidamente) en un cajón
to pop pills → drogarse (con pastillas)
to pop the question → declararse
3. (= pawn) → empeñar
D. VI
1. [balloon] → reventar; [cork] → saltar, salir disparado
there were corks popping all over → los tapones saltaban por todas partes
to make sb's eyes pop (fig) → dejar a algn con los ojos fuera de órbita
his eyes nearly popped out of his head (in amazement) → se le saltaban los ojos
my ears popped on landing → al aterrizar se me taponaron los oídos
there were corks popping all over → los tapones saltaban por todas partes
to make sb's eyes pop (fig) → dejar a algn con los ojos fuera de órbita
his eyes nearly popped out of his head (in amazement) → se le saltaban los ojos
my ears popped on landing → al aterrizar se me taponaron los oídos
2. (= go quickly or suddenly) we popped over to see them → fuimos a hacerles una breve visita
let's pop round to Joe's → vamos un momento a casa de Joe
let's pop round to Joe's → vamos un momento a casa de Joe
pop back
B. VI + ADV → volver un momento
pop in VI + ADV → entrar un momento
to pop in to see sb → pasar por casa de algn
I just popped in → no tuve la intención de quedarme
I just popped in to say hello → sólo vine a saludarte
to pop in to see sb → pasar por casa de algn
I just popped in → no tuve la intención de quedarme
I just popped in to say hello → sólo vine a saludarte
pop off VI + ADV
pop on VT + ADV [+ light, oven] → poner, encender; [+ kettle] → poner (a calentar); [+ clothing] → ponerse (de prisa)
I'll just pop my hat on → voy a ponerme el sombrero
I'll just pop my hat on → voy a ponerme el sombrero
pop out
A. VT + ADV she popped her head out → asomó de repente la cabeza
B. VI + ADV → salir un momento
he popped out for some cigarettes → salió un momento a comprar cigarrillos
he popped out from his hiding place → salió de repente de su escondite
he popped out for some cigarettes → salió un momento a comprar cigarrillos
he popped out from his hiding place → salió de repente de su escondite
pop up VI + ADV → aparecer inesperadamente
pop
2 [pɒp] =popularB. CPD [music, song, singer, concert, group] → pop inv
pop art N → pop-art m, arte f pop
pop star N → estrella f de la música pop
pop art N → pop-art m, arte f pop
pop star N → estrella f de la música pop
pop
3 [pɒp] N (esp US) (= dad) → papá mCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
POP
[ˌpiːəʊˈpiː] n abbr (=persistent organic pollutant) → POP m(= polluant organique persistant)pop
[ˈpɒp] n
(US) (= father) → papa m
vt
(= put) → fourrer
He popped a piece of gum into his mouth → Il a fourré un chewing-gum dans sa bouche.
Marianne got a couple of mugs and popped a tea bag into each one
BUT Marianne a pris deux tasses et mis un sachet de thé dans chacune.
He popped a piece of gum into his mouth → Il a fourré un chewing-gum dans sa bouche.
Marianne got a couple of mugs and popped a tea bag into each one
BUT Marianne a pris deux tasses et mis un sachet de thé dans chacune.
vi
[balloon] → éclater
[cork] → sauter
[eyes]
Frankie's eyes were popping with amazement → Frankie ouvrait des yeux comme des soucoupes. pop music, pop group, pop singer, pop song, pop band
I just popped in to say hello → Je suis juste passé dire bonjour.
to pop in to [+ shop, library, post office] → passer à
I need to pop in to the supermarket for some milk → Je dois passer au supermarché pour chercher du lait.
Frankie's eyes were popping with amazement → Frankie ouvrait des yeux comme des soucoupes. pop music, pop group, pop singer, pop song, pop band
pop in
vi → passerI just popped in to say hello → Je suis juste passé dire bonjour.
to pop in to [+ shop, library, post office] → passer à
I need to pop in to the supermarket for some milk → Je dois passer au supermarché pour chercher du lait.
pop out
vi → sortir
to pop out for sth → aller chercher qch
I'm just popping out for a newspaper → Je vais juste chercher le journal.
to pop out for sth → aller chercher qch
I'm just popping out for a newspaper → Je vais juste chercher le journal.
vt sep
She popped her head out of the window → Elle passa la tête par la fenêtre.
He's just popped out to the supermarket → Il vient de sortir pour aller au supermarché.
I'm just popping round to John's → Je vais juste passer chez John.
She popped her head out of the window → Elle passa la tête par la fenêtre.
pop out to
vt fus [+ shop] → sortir pour aller àHe's just popped out to the supermarket → Il vient de sortir pour aller au supermarché.
pop round
vi [visitor] → passerI'm just popping round to John's → Je vais juste passer chez John.
pop up
vi → apparaître, surgirpop art n → pop art m
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POP
, PoP (Telec, Internet) abbr of point of presence → Einwahlknoten mpop
:pop art
n → Pop-Art f
pop concert
n → Popkonzert nt
popcorn
n → Popcorn nt
pop
:popeyed
adj person → glotzäugig; (fig) → mit Glotzaugen
pop festival
n → Popfestival nt
pop group
n → Popgruppe f
popgun
n → Spielzeugpistole f
pop icon
n → Popikone f, → Popidol nt
pop
:pop music
n → Popmusik f
popover
n (US) stark aufgehender hefiger Eierkuchen
pop
:pop singer
n → Popsänger(in) m(f)
pop socks
pl → Kniestrümpfe pl
pop song
n → Popsong m
pop star
n → Popstar m
pop
1pop
2pop
3n
(= sound) → Knall m; the toy gun went off with a pop → peng, ging die Spielzeugpistole los; the faint pop of a stud unfastening → das leise „Popp“ eines aufspringenden Druckknopfs
adv to go pop (cork) → knallen, hochgehen (inf); (balloon) → platzen; (ears) → mit einem Knacken aufgehen or (when going down) → zugehen; pop! → peng!
vt
(inf: = put) → stecken; to pop a letter into the postbox (Brit) or mailbox (US) → einen Brief einwerfen or einschmeißen (inf); he popped his head round the door → er streckte den Kopf durch die Tür; to pop a jacket/hat on → sich (dat) → ein Jackett überziehen/einen Hut aufsetzen; to pop one’s clogs (Brit hum inf) → das Zeitliche segnen (inf); to pop the question → einen (Heirats)antrag machen; to pop one’s cork (inf) → sich begeistern
(dated inf: = pawn) → versetzen
(inf) pills → schlucken (inf)
vi (inf)
(= go pop, burst) (cork) → knallen; (balloon) → platzen; (seed pods, buttons, popcorn) → aufplatzen; (ears) → knacken; his eyes were popping out of his head → ihm gingen die Augen über, ihm fielen fast die Augen aus dem Kopf (inf); suddenly her blouse popped open → plötzlich platzte or sprang ihre Bluse auf
(= go quickly or suddenly) to pop along/down to the baker’s → schnell zum Bäcker laufen; I’ll just pop upstairs → ich laufe mal eben nach oben; pop across/over/round and see me sometime → komm doch mal auf einen Sprung bei mir vorbei (inf); I thought I’d just pop down to London for the weekend → ich dachte, ich fahr mal eben übers Wochenende nach London
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pop
1 [pɒp]1. n
2. vt
a. (balloon) → far scoppiare; (cork) → far saltare
3. vi
pop in vi + adv (fam) → fare un salto, entrare un attimo
pop off vi + adv (Brit) (fam)
b. (leave) → scappare
pop out vi + adv (person) → fare un salto fuori
to pop out to the shops → fare un salto ai negozi
his eyes nearly popped out of his head → sgranò tanto d'occhi
to pop out to the shops → fare un salto ai negozi
his eyes nearly popped out of his head → sgranò tanto d'occhi
pop up vi + adv (fam) → apparire
pop
2 [pɒp] abbr of popular1. adj → pop inv
pop
3 [pɒp] n (fam) (Am) (dad) → papà m invCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
pop1
(pop) noun1. a sharp, quick, explosive noise, such as that made by a cork as it comes out of a bottle. The paper bag burst with a loud pop.
2. fizzy drink. a bottle of pop.
verb – past tense, past participle popped – 1. to (cause to) make a pop. He popped the balloon; My balloon has popped.
2. to spring upwards or outwards. His eyes nearly popped out of his head in amazement.
3. to go quickly and briefly somewhere. He popped out to buy a newspaper.
4. put quickly. He popped the letter into his pocket.
ˈpopcorn noun a kind of maize that bursts open when it is heated, and is eaten either sweetened or salted.
ˈpop-gun noun a toy gun that fires pellets by means of compressed air.
pop up to appear. I never know where he'll pop up next.
pop2
(pop) adjective (short for popular).
1. (of music) written, played etc in a modern style.
2. of, or related to, pop music. a pop group; a pop singer; pop records.
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pop
n estallido; Did you hear a pop?..¿Escuchó un estallido?; vt, vi (fam) reventar(se); to — a pimple (fam o vulg) reventarse un granoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.