dis|place /d I sple I s/ (displaces , displacing , displaced )
1 VERB If one thing displaces another, it forces the other thing out of its place, position, or role, and then occupies that place, position, or role itself. □ [V n] These factories have displaced tourism as the country's largest source of foreign exchange.
2 VERB [usu passive] If a person or group of people is displaced , they are forced to moved away from the area where they live. □ [be V -ed] In Europe alone thirty million people were displaced. □ [V -ed] …the task of resettling refugees and displaced persons.
di s|placed pe r|son (displaced persons ) N‑COUNT A displaced person is someone who has been forced to leave the place where they live, especially because of a war.
dis|place|ment /d I sple I smənt/
1 N‑UNCOUNT Displacement is the removal of something from its usual place or position by something which then occupies that place or position. [FORMAL ] □ …the displacement of all my energy into caring for the baby.
2 N‑UNCOUNT Displacement is the forcing of people away from the area or country where they live.
dis|play ◆◆◇ /d I sple I / (displays , displaying , displayed )
1 VERB If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily. □ [V n] Among the war veterans proudly displaying their medals was Aubrey Rose. ● N‑UNCOUNT [oft on N ] Display is also a noun. □ Most of the other artists whose work is on display were his pupils or colleagues.
2 VERB If you display something, you show it to people. □ [V n + to ] She displayed her wound to the twelve gentlemen of the jury. □ [V n] The chart can then display the links connecting these groups.
3 VERB If you display a characteristic, quality, or emotion, you behave in a way which shows that you have it. □ [V n] He has displayed remarkable courage in his efforts to reform the party. ● N‑VAR Display is also a noun. □ [+ of ] Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
4 VERB When a computer displays information, it shows it on a screen. □ [V n] They started out by looking at the computer screens which display the images.
5 N‑COUNT A display is an arrangement of things that have been put in a particular place, so that people can see them easily. □ [+ of ] …a display of your work.
6 N‑COUNT A display is a public performance or other event which is intended to entertain people. □ …gymnastic displays.
7 N‑COUNT [usu sing] The display on a computer screen is the information that is shown there. The screen itself can also be referred to as the display . □ A hard copy of the screen display can also be obtained from a printer.
8 → see also liquid crystal display SYNONYMS display VERB 1
show: The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95.
present: We presented the information in a variety of chart forms.
exhibit: His work was exhibited in the best galleries in America, Europe and Asia. NOUN 5
demonstration: …demonstrations of new products.
exhibition: …an exhibition on the natural history of the area.
presentation: We gave a slide and video presentation.
dis|please /d I spliː z/ (displeases , displeasing , displeased ) VERB If something or someone displeases you, they make you annoyed or rather angry. □ [V n] Not wishing to displease her, he avoided answering the question.
dis|pleased /d I spliː zd/ ADJ [v-link ADJ , ADJ to-inf] If you are displeased with something, you are annoyed or rather angry about it. □ [+ with/at ] Businessmen are displeased with erratic economic policy-making.
dis|pleas|ure /d I sple ʒə r / N‑UNCOUNT [oft poss N ] Someone's displeasure is a feeling of annoyance that they have about something that has happened. □ [+ with/at ] The population has already begun to show its displeasure at the slow pace of change.
dis|port /d I spɔː r t/ (disports , disporting , disported ) VERB If you disport yourself somewhere, you amuse yourself there in a happy and energetic way. [HUMOROUS or OLD-FASHIONED ] □ [V pron-refl prep/adv] …the rich and famous disporting themselves in glamorous places.
dis|pos|able /d I spoʊ zəb ə l/ (disposables )
1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] A disposable product is designed to be thrown away after it has been used. □ …disposable nappies suitable for babies up to 8lb. ● N‑COUNT [usu pl] Disposable products can be referred to as disposables . □ It's estimated that around 80 per cent of babies wear disposables.
2 ADJ [ADJ n] Your disposable income is the amount of income you have left after you have paid income tax and social security charges. □ Gerald had little disposable income.
dis|pos|al /d I spoʊ z ə l/
1 PHRASE If you have something at your disposal , you are able to use it whenever you want, and for whatever purpose you want. If you say that you are at someone's disposal , you mean that you are willing to help them in any way you can. □ Do you have this information at your disposal? □ If I can be of service, I am at your disposal.
2 N‑UNCOUNT [oft n N ] Disposal is the act of getting rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed. □ [+ of ] …methods for the permanent disposal of radioactive waste.