display

Universal Words verb, noun verb sth (to sb) 1 [VN] to put sth in a place where people can see it easily; to show sth to people: The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. * She displayed her bruises for all to see. 2 [VN] to show signs of sth, especially a quality or feeling: I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. * These statistics display a definite trend. 3 [VN] (of a computer, etc.) to show information: The screen will display the user name in the top right-hand corner. * This column displays the title of the mail message. 4 [V] (technical) (of male birds and animals) to show a special pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a female bird or animal noun 1 an arrangement of things in a public place to inform or entertain people or advertise sth for sale: a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall * a window display * a display cabinet 2 an act of performing a skill or of showing sth happening, in order to entertain: a firework display * a breathtaking display of aerobatics 3 an occasion when you show a particular quality, feeling or ability by the way that you behave: a display of affection / strength / wealth 4 the words, pictures, etc. shown on a computer screen: a high resolution colour display seealsoLIQUIDCRYSTALDISPLAY, VDU IDIOMS on display put in a place where people can look at it: Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. * to put sth on temporary / permanent display