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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old Norse |
| Origin: | vindauga, from vindr 'wind' + auga 'eye' |
1DH a space or an area of glass in the wall of a building or vehicle that lets in light
out of/from/through the window 
She looked out of the window to see if it was raining.The sun was shining through the windows.
➔ bay window, dormer window, french windows, picture window, sash window
She looked out of the window to see if it was raining.The sun was shining through the windows.2TDTD one of the separate areas on a computer screen where different programs are operating
3 also window of opportunity a short period of time that is available for a particular activity : Delay might open a window of opportunity for their rivals.
Delay might open a window of opportunity for their rivals.4 an area on an envelope with clear plastic in it which lets you see the address written on the letter inside the envelope
5 something that makes it possible to see and learn about what is happening in other parts of the world : Television provides us with a useful window on the world.
a window on/to the world
Television provides us with a useful window on the world.6 to disappear completely or no longer have any effect : One glass of wine, and all my good intentions went out the window.
go out (of) the window
informalOne glass of wine, and all my good intentions went out the window.