pop-up

computer

1. Countable

   A menu or list of options that appears on a computer screen when a user requests it.

   • Please select your desired option from the pop-up menu.

   • The software displays a pop-up menu, allowing you to choose different settings.

   • A pop-up should appear when you click the button.

2. Countable

   A new window that appears quickly on a computer screen, often in front of the window you are currently using.

   • Many websites use pop-ups to display advertisements.

   • This browser has a built-in pop-up blocker.

   • I need to close all the pop-ups to continue my work.

baseball

1. Countable

   In baseball, a ball that is hit high into the air but does not travel a great distance.

   • He hit a pop-up and was easily caught out.

   • That player always hits a lot of pop-ups.

   • The infielder waited for the pop-up to come down and caught it easily.

business

1. Countable

   A shop, restaurant, or other business that operates temporarily for a short period, usually when it expects to attract a lot of customers.

   • This pop-up shop is only open on weekends.

   • They set up a pop-up restaurant for the summer.

   • This pop-up gallery will only be exhibiting for one month.

1. Describing a device, book, or other object that has components that can be pushed outward from a surface or interior.

   • This pop-up book is great for children.

   • I need a pop-up toaster to save kitchen space.

   • This is a unique pop-up greeting card.

2. Describing a shop, restaurant, or other business that operates temporarily and only for a short period, usually when there is a high likelihood of attracting many customers.

   • They are hosting a pop-up event to promote the new products.

   • This pop-up bar is very popular during the festival season.

   • We opened a pop-up coffee shop in the city center.