🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

プルダウンメニュー

Pronunciation / Transliteration: purudaun menyū

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pull-Down/pʊl daʊn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"プルダウンメニューを使用してオプションを選択できます。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A user interface element that allows users to select an option from a list that appears when the element is activated.

    "The settings menu features a pull-down that lets you choose your preferred language."
  2. 2

    A type of exercise equipment that allows users to perform pull-down exercises targeting the upper body.

    "He prefers using the pull-down machine to strengthen his back muscles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pull-down' is a compound word formed from 'pull', which originates from the Old English 'pullian', meaning to draw or drag, and 'down', which comes from the Old English 'dūn', meaning a hill or slope. The combination reflects the action of pulling something downwards, commonly used in the context of user interface design since the late 20th century.

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