Meaning of paste up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To paste (things) into position, especially in layout and page makeup.
   idiomatic, transitive
2. To display on a wall, kiosk, or other prominent surface, using adhesive.
   idiomatic

Examples

“About all you need to do is paste up the finished art for the printer.”

“The person to whom the paste-up was entrusted at the printer's neglected to observe this fact and proceeded to paste up the pages with the table of contents printed on the first inside page, thus necessitating an additional signature of eight pages.”

“When I was a newspaper reporter and editor, I had worked with a layout artist who would carefully paste up what was wanted but never hesitated to rip out everything and start over from scratch if either of us thought the page wasn't working.”

“She joined other fan clubs for other stars in order to get eight-by-ten photos to paste up in her bedroom, and her loyalties changed meteorically.”

“They didn't understand what they could possibly paste up on the computer for people to read, or worse, how they could sell ads for it.”

“Paste up some inspirational slogans or cartoons that bring a smile to your face.”

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