comes, came, come, coming
to come up
phrasal verbC
To be available or become accessible
- 1A job opportunity came up at the company.
- 2A new apartment came up for rent.
When something can be used or found, it means you can get it or have it. For example, if a new job can be taken, you can try to get that job. If a seat can be used, you can sit there.
People often say "a job came up" or "an opportunity came up" when talking about something new they can try or do, especially when it happens suddenly or unexpectedly.
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at a retail store
Finding the Perfect Jacket
Kimberly
I was looking for that blue jacket, but it wasn't here last week.
Andrew
Oh, it just came up in our latest shipment.
Kimberly
That's great! Do you have it in a medium size?
Andrew
Yes, we do. Let me grab one for you.
at a meat market
Searching for Fresh Cuts
Margaret
Hi Anthony, I was hoping to find some lamb chops today.
Anthony
Oh, you're in luck! A fresh batch just came up this morning.
Margaret
That's great to hear. I'll take a couple of those, please.
Anthony
Sure thing, let me wrap them up for you.
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Similar to "to come up":
- 1become available
- 2appear
