pop open

phrase

1
: to open suddenly and quickly
The suitcase/lid popped open.
2
: to open (something) suddenly and quickly
She popped the umbrella open.
He popped open a cold beer.

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Once your sliders are ready to serve, pop open the top bun and layer on some Trader Joe’s BBQ Chips for extra crunch. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Fancy pill boxes will pop open electronically at the right time, but cheap plastic boxes work, too. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026 When there are enough warm days in spring, those buds pop open, signaling the start of the growing season. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 The setup relies on a breakaway safety clasp, a small mechanism engineered to pop open under force to prevent strangulation, like the badge lanyards at any conference. — Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pop open

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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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