What does "display" mean?

1. (to show or exhibit) to put something in a place where people can easily see it. 2. (to show a feeling or quality) to show a feeling or a skill through your actions. 3. (a public show) a collection of objects or a performance arranged for people to look at. 4. (an electronic screen) the part of a computer, phone, or machine that shows information or pictures.

How do you use "display"?

Transitive; requires a direct object.

display

US //dɪsˈpɫeɪ// UK //dɪsplˈeɪ// dis·play

1 to show or exhibit (v.)
B1 Intermediate

to put something in a place where people can easily see it.

to exhibit or manifest something conspicuously for public or private viewing.

Example

The museum will display the ancient gold coins in a glass case.

Example

The gallery chose to display the controversial portraits in a separate room to provide visitors with more context regarding the artist's life.

Usage

Transitive; requires a direct object.
- hide
- conceal
2 to show a feeling or quality (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

to show a feeling or a skill through your actions.

to manifest a quality, emotion, or skill through visible behavior or performance.

Example

The young athlete displayed great courage during the difficult race.

Example

Throughout the negotiations, the lead diplomat displayed an impressive level of patience despite the repeated provocations from the opposing side.
- suppress
- mask

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3 a public show (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a collection of objects or a performance arranged for people to look at.

A public exhibition or spectacle intended to inform or entertain.

Example

We went to the park to watch the spectacular fireworks display.

Example

The department store's window display featured a nostalgic winter scene that attracted crowds of shoppers during the holiday season.
4 an electronic screen (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

the part of a computer, phone, or machine that shows information or pictures.

A device or screen that provides a visual representation of data or images.

Example

The laptop has a high-resolution display that makes colors look very bright.

Example

The technician noticed that the liquid crystal display was flickering, suggesting a loose connection within the internal wiring of the control panel.

Origin

From Middle English displayen, from Anglo-Norman despleier and Old French despleier, desploiier, from Medieval Latin displicare (“to unfold, display”), from Latin dis- (“apart”) + plicāre (“to fold”). Doublet of deploy.