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Definition creep up on in British English

creep up on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to move towards someone quietly and slowly, especially because you want to surprise them

Example

I didn't notice him creeping up on me.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make towards crawl dawdle creep
2

if something creeps up on you, it happens slowly or gradually so that you do not notice it happening

Example

It's funny how old age suddenly creeps up on you.

Synonyms and related words
crawl drag by creep up on
Definition creep up on in British English