pop-up
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈpɑpˌʌp/
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ventana emergente
- Be cautious when you see a pop-up that asks for personal information.
- a pop-up ad
- a pop-up window
- a pop-up menu
So there are lots of examples, like web pop ups are all designed to pull your attention overt and covert.
- So there are lots of examples, like web pop ups are all designed to pull your attention overt and covert.
Examples
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To access the settings, click the gear icon and look for the options in the pop-up menu.
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If I can get past all these pop ups, the home screen of my phone is completely blank.
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When I go to a site and I see a pop-up, I close it without looking at it.
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Set your browser to block pop-up windows.
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Then, all of a sudden, I'm getting this pop-up ad with every single song:
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To copy a file or folder, just right-click it and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
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Some pop-up blockers automatically track your search history and are considered spyware and adware.
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When I opened the document, a pop-up appeared with suggestions for edits.
Synonyms
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3.3
A small window that appears on a computer screen to show information or ads
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7.0
A small on-screen box that appears next to a button to show options
How Intrusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word pop-up comes from pop ('to appear suddenly') and up ('to rise' or 'appear'). A computer pop-up is a small window that suddenly appears on the screen, which is why we call it a pop-up.