To show up
Example: He shows up late to the important meeting
Definition
"To show up" means to arrive or appear at a particular place, especially for an event or appointment. It often implies being present when expected or required, as in the example, "He shows up late to the important meeting."
Etymology
The phrase "to show up" originates from the combination of "show," meaning to display or appear, and "up," which emphasizes arrival or presence. It emerged in the 19th century as informal American English slang, capturing the idea of making oneself visible or present at a location.
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"To show up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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