Screen - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight (syn: blind)
- the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
- a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something (syn: concealment, cover, covert)
a metal screen protected the observers
- partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
verb
screen the job applicants
- separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff (syn: riddle)
- protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm (syn: shield)
Extra examples
Don't sit too close to the screen or you'll get a headache.
A pop-up ad appeared on the screen.
When I go to the movies, I like to sit close to the screen.
A committee will screen candidates for the job, but the final hiring decision will be made by Ms. Brown.
We screen the kids' music so that we can approve what they listen to.
We'll be screening his latest film in two weeks.
There was no picture on the TV screen.
Many viewers have strong opinions about violence on the screen.
These special coverings screen the windows from the bright light.
It is hopeless trying to screen your child from the harmful effects of television.
I use my answerphone to screen my phone calls.
He recommends screening pregnant women for diabetes.
The airline had been screening baggage on X-ray machines.
They will screen all their candidates for the job.
The final stage is to screen ideas to select one idea.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: screen
he/she/it: screens
present participle: screening
past tense: screened
past participle: screened
singular: screen
plural: screens
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