Meanings
How to pronounce "show up":
AU
To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.
Example: "Please come on time; don't just show up whenever you feel like it."
Example: "No matter how many I throw away, more copies always show up."
To be easily visible; to be conspicuous.
Example: "Stains really show up on this white tablecloth."
To make visible; to expose.
Example: "I bet the Jayhawk fast break could show up the Nimrod's lack of speed."
To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming, or outcompeting another.
Example: "I finished in five minutes and she showed me up by finishing in three."
Example Sentences
1
I invited my friend to the party, but he didn't show up.
2
Make sure to show up early for the meeting tomorrow.
3
I didn't expect him to show up at the event.
4
The team needs everyone to show up for practice on time.
5
He promised to show up at the charity event.
