to appear above the soil
Example:
- The daffodils are just beginning to come up.
to rise
Example:
- We watched the sun come up.
to happen
Example:
- I'm afraid something urgent has come up.
- We'll let you know if any vacancies come up.
to be mentioned or discussed
Example:
- The subject came up in conversation.
- The question is bound to come up at the meeting.
to be going to happen, arrive or be ready soon
Example:
- Her birthday is coming up soon.
- ‘Is lunch ready?’ ‘Coming up!’
to be dealt with by a court
Example:
- Her divorce case comes up next month.
if your number, name, ticket, etc. comes up in a game in which you bet money, it is chosen and you win something