window
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈwɪndəʊ/ us IT
one of the separate areas that can be opened and moved around on a computer screen to use particular programs:
The information appeared in a new window.
click on/close/open a window
maximize/minimize/move a window
enlarge/reduce a window
Compare
tab noun
a short period in between other activities when there is an opportunity to do something:
I have a window on Thursday morning, so we could meet then.
The difficult economic conditions provide a window of opportunity for longterm investors.
COMMERCE
the large area of glass at the front of a store behind which goods are displayed:
Could I try on the dress in the window?
Stores don't tend to put anything above a size 8 in their window displays.
See also
discount window
drive-up window