pop-up (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “pop-up”

1. suddenly appearing from a hidden place
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   As we walked through the haunted house, a pop-up skeleton scared us at every turn.
2. becoming three-dimensional when a book page is opened
   The children were delighted by the pop-up dragon that leapt out from their fairy tale book.
3. existing or functioning for a short time only
   The pop-up cafe on the corner will only be open for the summer.

noun “pop-up”

1. a window that is triggered to appear on a computer screen on top of other content
   While browsing for recipes, a pop-up for kitchen gadgets suddenly appeared on my screen.
2. a three-dimensional paper design that appears when opening a book or card
   When she opened the birthday card, a colorful pop-up of a cake appeared, surprising her with its intricate details.
3. a temporary business establishment
   The city's downtown area will host a pop-up selling ice cream this summer.
4. a ball hit high above the infield or shallow outfield in baseball
   The batter hit a high pop-up, and the shortstop easily caught it for an out.