screen

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a light wall or piece of furniture used to hide something or divide a room.

n. a movable or fixed partition used to provide shelter, privacy, or to divide a space.

“She changed her clothes behind a wooden screen in the corner of the room.”

“The architect used a perforated metal screen to provide privacy for the balcony while still allowing natural light to filter into the apartment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a frame with fine wire that lets air through but keeps insects out.

n. a frame containing a mesh of wire or plastic, used to prevent the passage of insects or to separate particles by size.

“We should fix the screen on the window before the mosquitoes come inside.”

“The industrial screen was designed to filter out large debris from the water supply before it reached the treatment plant.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

v. to test or examine someone to see if they have a disease or are suitable for a job.

v. to carry out a systematic investigation or medical test on a group of people to identify specific characteristics or risks.

“The hospital will screen all new patients for the virus.”

“The recruitment agency will screen all applicants thoroughly to ensure they meet the strict security requirements for the government position.”

B1 · Intermediate Theater

v. to show a movie or television programme to an audience.

v. to project or broadcast a film or television programme for public viewing.

“The local cinema plans to screen the new documentary next Tuesday.”

“The film festival will screen over fifty independent features, many of which have never been seen by a domestic audience before.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to hide something or protect it from being seen.

v. to conceal or protect something from view or from a physical threat.

“A row of tall trees was planted to screen the house from the busy road.”

“The military used smoke to screen their movements from the enemy during the tactical retreat across the valley.”