display

display
di|splay1 W2 [dıˈspleı] n
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1¦(objects)¦
2¦(entertainment)¦
3 on display
4 display of affection/emotion/aggression etc
5¦(on equipment)¦
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1.) ¦(OBJECTS)¦
an arrangement of things for people to look at or buy
display of
▪ a superb display of African masks
▪ a dazzling display (=very good display) of flowers
▪ The window display caught her eye.
▪ display cases containing old photographs
2.) ¦(ENTERTAINMENT)¦
a public performance of something that is intended to entertain people
▪ a fireworks display
display of
▪ a display of juggling
3.) on display
a) something that is on display is in a public place where people can look at it
= ↑on show
▪ Mapplethorpe's photographs were first put on display in New York.
be/go on display
▪ One of the world's oldest cars has gone on display in Brighton today.
b) if a quality, feeling, or skill is on display, it is very clear and easy to notice
▪ The musical talent on display is extremely impressive.
4.) display of affection/emotion/aggression etc
an occasion when someone clearly shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality
▪ Unprovoked displays of aggression cannot be tolerated.
5.) ¦(ON EQUIPMENT)¦
a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen
▪ This time the display flashed a red warning signal.
display 2
display2 W2 v
[Date: 1500-1600; : Anglo-French; Origin: despleier, from Latin displicare 'to unfold']
1.) [T]
to show something to people, or put it in a place where people can see it easily
▪ shop windows displaying the latest fashions
▪ All the exam results will be displayed on the noticeboard.
2.) [T]
to clearly show a feeling, attitude, or quality by what you do or say
▪ She displayed no emotion on the witness stand.
▪ ten piano pieces, each written to display the talents of individual players
3.) [T]
if a computer or something similar displays information, it shows it on its screen
▪ I pressed 'return' and an error message was displayed.
4.) [I]
if a male bird or animal displays, it behaves in a particular way as a signal to other birds or animals, especially to attract a female

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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