Showup: meaning, definitions and examples

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showup

[ ˈʃoʊˌʌp ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

in social situations

To appear or arrive at a place, especially unexpectedly or without prior notice. It can also mean to make oneself visible or noticeable.

Synonyms

appear, arrive, attend, turn up.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
appear	This suggests that someone or something becomes visible or can be seen, often suddenly or unexpectedly. It is also used in more formal situations. A rainbow appeared after the storm. The actor appeared on stage to great applause.
arrive	Typically used when someone reaches a destination or comes to a place, usually with the idea that it was planned or expected. They arrived at the airport two hours before their flight. He was late but finally arrived during dinner.
attend	Used when someone goes to an event, meeting, class, or function, often with the implication of participating or being there in an official capacity. She decided to attend the conference on renewable energy. He attends mass every Sunday.
turn up	This is similar to 'show up' and can be used interchangeably in informal contexts. It often implies arriving somewhere, sometimes unexpectedly. He turned up at my house without any warning. I hope she turns up soon; we're starting to worry.

Examples of usage

He always shows up late to the meetings.
She didn't show up at the party last night.
If you want to be taken seriously, you need to show up and speak up.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in law enforcement

The appearance of a suspect in court as required by a summons or a warrant.

Synonyms

appearance, court appearance, lineup.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
showup	Used informally when talking about someone making an appearance or arriving somewhere, often unexpectedly or without much notice. I didn't think he would showup at the party. She always manages to showup right when you need her.
appearance	Commonly used to refer to someone's presence in a place or event, often emphasizing the visual aspect or impression that they create. Her appearance at the gala was stunning. The celebrity's appearance drew a large crowd.
court appearance	Specifically used in legal contexts to refer to someone being present in a courtroom, either as a defendant, witness, or other participant. This term often has a formal and sometimes serious connotation. His court appearance is scheduled for next week. She made her first court appearance yesterday.
lineup	Often used in the context of events, shows, or sports to describe a list of participants or performers. It can also refer to a police procedure where suspects are shown to witnesses. The band's lineup for the show is impressive. The detective asked him to pick the suspect from the lineup.

Examples of usage

The suspect failed to make a showup in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "showup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aparecer

comparecer
surgir

🇮🇳 उपस्थित होना

दिखाना
प्रकट होना

🇩🇪 auftauchen

erscheinen
erscheinen (auftauchen)

🇮🇩 muncul

hadir
muncul (hadir)

🇺🇦 з'явитися

прийти
показатися

🇵🇱 pojawić się

przyjść
wystąpić

🇯🇵 現れる (あらわれる)

出席する (しゅっせきする)
現れる (登場する)

🇫🇷 apparaître

se présenter
surgir

🇪🇸 aparecer

presentarse
surgir

🇹🇷 ortaya çıkmak

katılmak
görünmek

🇰🇷 나타나다

참석하다
등장하다

🇸🇦 يظهر

يحضر
يظهر (يحضر)

🇨🇿 objevit se

přijít
ukázat se

🇸🇰 objaviť sa

prísť
ukázať sa

🇨🇳 出现 (chūxiàn)

出席 (chūxí)
出现 (现身)

🇸🇮 pojaviti se

priti
pokazati se

🇮🇸 birtast

mæta
koma í ljós

🇰🇿 пайда болу

қатысу
көріну

🇬🇪 გამოჩნდეს

დასწრება
გამოჩნდეს (მონაწილეობა)

🇦🇿 ortaya çıxmaq

iştirak etmək
görünmək

🇲🇽 aparecer

presentarse
surgir

Etymology

The term 'show up' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'show' and 'up'. It initially meant simply 'to come into view'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of appearing or arriving at a place, especially in social contexts.