come up to
Move toward someone
Come up to means to approach or reach, either physically or figuratively.
Someone comes up to you when they walk toward you and stop nearby.
The phrase also describes meeting a standard or expectation: The sequel didn't come up to the original.
Water or other substances come up to a level: The flood came up to her knees.
Come into contact
measure up to · fulfill · achieve · equal · hit the mark · make the grade · pass muster · rival
Move closer to
- close in onAdvance toward from multiple directions
- nearShort distance away
- arrive atGet to a place
- reachExtend to touch
Confront without retreating
- accostApproach someone boldly
- interceptSeize en route
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- buttonholeFastening slit or detain
collar · waylay · step to · get in someone's face · call out
meet
Come into contact
measure up to · satisfy · fulfill · achieve · equal · hit the mark · make the grade · pass muster · rival
draw near
Move closer to
- close in onAdvance toward from multiple directions
- nearShort distance away
- arrive atGet to a place
stand up to
Confront without retreating
buttonhole · collar · waylay · step to · get in someone's face · call out
come up tofall below
Go lower than
miss · lag behind · come up short · disappoint · underperform