pop-up

American  

[pop-uhp] / ˈpɒpˌʌp /

Or popup

adjective

1. (of books, usually children's books) having pieces of artwork fastened to the pages so that when the page is opened, a three-dimensional cutout or object is formed and, sometimes, movement of a picture element, such as a door opening, can be activated by pulling a tab.

2. of or being a device that ejects or raises a finished or used item from the top.

   a pop-up toaster.

3. of or relating to a device, mechanism, or object that rises or pivots from a concealed or recessed position to its operating position.

   a camera with a pop-up electronic flash; a car with pop-up headlights.

4. popping up, as from an appliance or object.

   pop-up waffles heated in the toaster; a pop-up gauge for indicating when the turkey is done.

5. noting or pertaining to a store, restaurant, etc., that temporarily takes over a vacant space and does business there for a short time.

   a pop-up store selling Halloween costumes.

6. Digital Technology. (of a new window or its content) appearing suddenly and temporarily within or in front of an open window on the screen of a computer or mobile device.

   Right-click to get a pop-up menu. There are tools to block pop-up ads.

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noun

1. a pop-up book.

2. Also called pop-out.  Also called popout.  something, as a partially cut out or spring-mounted illustration in a children's book, that unfolds or springs up when opened or otherwise activated.

   a Christmas card with a pop-up of Santa Claus.

3. Baseball. pop fly.

4. a pop-up store, restaurant, etc.

5. Digital Technology. a pop-up window, message, advertisement, etc..

   Press the hotkey and the pop-up will appear.

pop-up British  

adjective

1. (of an appliance) characterized by or having a mechanism that pops up

   a pop-up toaster

2. (of a book) having pages that rise when opened to simulate a three-dimensional form

3. computing (of a menu on a computer screen, etc) suddenly appearing when an option is selected

4. (of a shop, restaurant, venue, or other small business) intentionally opening and closing for business within a very short span of time

   a pop-up shop

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verb

1. (intr, adverb) to appear suddenly from below

noun

1. computing something that appears over or above the open window on a computer screen

pop up Idioms  

1. Suddenly appear, as in After a brief warm spell all the flowers popped up, or He's constantly popping up where he's least expected.

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Etymology

Origin of pop-up

First recorded in 1860–65 pop-up for def. 9; noun, adjective use of verb phrase pop up

Example Sentences

The Proofread tool kicks in a few seconds after you finish each sentence, with pop-up suggestions to tighten phrasing, simplify language and correct spelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the biggest losses were related to the Assembly Festival Gardens, a pop-up venue in the city centre.

From BBC

Coventry City fans were able to purchase a coral away shirt at two pop-up shops.

From BBC

Last year, the production began using geolocation icons to show the folks at home where a nominee was seated in the ballroom while pop-up banners shared trivia about presenters and winners.

From Salon

From New York to Los Angeles, São Paulo to London, prospective viewers waited for hours, sometimes even overnight, for the chance to drop $250 at a movie merch pop-up event.

From Salon

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