Popup: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as 'popup' above, interchangeable for the same situations.

• A popup showed the latest news updates.
• I disabled popups in my browser settings.

Often used in a technical or instructional context to describe a small window that appears separately from the main window in a graphical user interface.

• Clicking the link will open a pop-up window with the login form.
• A pop-up window warned me about the unsaved changes.

Used when referring to a semi-transparent layer that covers the main content on a screen, often to highlight additional information or provide user interface elements.

• An overlay displayed detailed information about the product when I clicked on the image.
• The tutorial showed an overlay with instructions on how to use the app.

Used in baseball, a 'popup' refers to a ball that is hit very high in the air but does not travel far horizontally. This term is often used to describe a situation where the ball is easily caught by an infielder.

• The batter hit a popup to the shortstop.
• He was frustrated when he popped up to the catcher.

Commonly used in baseball, a 'fly ball' refers to a ball that is hit high into the air and travels a significant distance. It can be caught by outfielders or infielders depending on its trajectory.

• The center fielder tracked the fly ball and made the catch.
• He hit a long fly ball to left field.

This phrase can be used in various sports, particularly baseball and cricket, to describe a catch that is simple and straightforward due to the position or the skill of the player. It indicates a lack of challenge in securing the ball.

• It was an easy catch for the outfielder.
• The quarterback threw a pass that was an easy catch for the wide receiver.

Best used when referring to temporary, unexpected appearances, often related to technology or retail events.

• A popup window appeared on my screen asking for my login details.
• We visited a popup shop downtown that only sells Christmas decorations for a limited time.

Used for artists or entities known for only one successful work or achievement, typically in music or entertainment.

• Despite their catchy song that topped the charts, the band unfortunately remains a one-hit wonder.
• Everyone remembers that artist for their one-hit wonder from the '90s, but they haven't released any other notable tracks since.

Appropriate when describing something or someone that gains sudden, short-lived success or attention but fades quickly.

• The band's hit single was just a flash in the pan; they never released anything as successful again.
• Her sudden popularity on social media turned out to be a flash in the pan after her controversial posts emerged.