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

Equivalents

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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