■ verb
1》 place (something) prominently so that it may readily be seen.
2》 show (data or an image) on a computer, television, or cinema screen.
3》 give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill).
4》 (of a male animal) engage in a specialized pattern of behaviour intended to attract a mate.
■ noun
1》 an instance of ~ing or being ~ed.
↘a show or other event staged for public entertainment.
2》 a collection of objects being ~ed.
3》 an electronic device for the visual presentation of data.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME (in the sense 'unfurl, unfold'): from OFr. despleier , from L. displicare 'scatter, disperse' (in med. L. 'unfold').