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.

Examples of pop open in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Rhymes for pop open

• atropine
• reopen