screen
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/skriːn/
🇬🇧
/skriːn/
noun
A2
The flat surface on a TV, computer, or device where you see pictures or information.
Click the icon at the top of the screen.
A2
The large flat surface where movies or pictures are shown.
The movie kept everyone watching the screen for hours.
B1
Movies or TV in general.
He looks different on screen than in real life.
R
The information or pictures shown on a computer screen.
I saved a picture of the screen to show you.
B2
A flat piece of furniture or equipment that can divide a room or hide an area.
The doctor put up a screen around the patient's bed.
R
Something that blocks view or protects.
We planted trees as a screen for privacy.
R
A net on a window or door to let air in but keep insects out.
Make sure the screen on your window is not torn.
R
A structure in a church that partly separates areas.
The screen in the church divides the main area from the altar.
R
A check to see if a disease or problem is present.
A regular health screen can help catch issues early.
verb
B2
To show a movie or program in a cinema or on TV.
The new show will be screened on TV next week.
R
To test people for a disease or illness.
Doctors screen patients for common health problems.
R
To check if someone can be trusted, especially for a job.
Companies screen job applicants before hiring them.
R
To check something to see if it is good or wanted.
I screen my emails to avoid spam.
R
To hide or protect by placing something in front.
She used her hand to screen her eyes from the sun.
R
To protect someone from danger or trouble.
Friends tried to screen him from the bad news.
translation
The flat surface on a TV, computer, or device where you see pictures or information.; The large flat surface where movies or pictures are shown.; Movies or TV in general.; The information or pictures shown on a computer screen.; A flat piece of furniture or equipment that can divide a room or hide an area.; Something that blocks view or protects.; A net on a window or door to let air in but keep insects out.; A structure in a church that partly separates areas.; A check to see if a disease or problem is present.
To show a movie or program in a cinema or on TV.; To test people for a disease or illness.; To check if someone can be trusted, especially for a job.; To check something to see if it is good or wanted.; To hide or protect by placing something in front.; To protect someone from danger or trouble.
Word Forms
Plural
screens
Progressive
screening
Past
screened
Perfect
screened
3rd Present
screens