pop open
idiom
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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When there are enough warm days in spring, those buds pop open, signaling the start of the growing season.
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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
When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
The case is easy to pop open with one hand, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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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
When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
The case is easy to pop open with one hand, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Pop open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pop%20open. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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