window

window
win|dow
W1S1 [ˈwındəu US -dou] n
[Date: 1200-1300; : Old Norse; Origin: vindauga, from vindr 'wind' + auga 'eye']
1.) a space or an area of glass in the wall of a building or vehicle that lets in light
open/close/shut a window
Do you mind if I open the window?
out of/from/through the window
She looked out of the window to see if it was raining.
The sun was shining through the windows.
in the window
(=just inside a window)
We were looking at the Christmas displays in the shop windows .
bedroom/kitchen etc window
→↑bay window,dormer window, french windows, picture window, sash window
2.) one of the separate areas on a computer screen where different programs are operating
3.) also window of opportunity
a short period of time that is available for a particular activity
Delay might open a window of opportunity for their rivals.
4.) an area on an envelope with clear plastic in it which lets you see the address written on the letter inside the envelope
5.) a window on/to the world
something that makes it possible to see and learn about what is happening in other parts of the world
Television provides us with a useful window on the world.
6.) go out (of) the window informal
to disappear completely or no longer have any effect
One glass of wine, and all my good intentions went out the window.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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