ALL meanings of put in an appearance
put in an ap·pear·ance
P p - verbal expression put in an appearance show up, be present briefly 1
- noun put in an appearance the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public: the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders' meeting. 1
- noun put in an appearance the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect: a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance. 1
- noun put in an appearance outward show or seeming; semblance: to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor. 1
- noun put in an appearance Law. the coming into court of either party to a suit or action. 1
- noun put in an appearance appearances, outward impressions, indications, or circumstances: By all appearances, he enjoyed himself. 1
- noun put in an appearance Philosophy. the sensory, or phenomenal, aspect of existence to an observer. 1
- noun put in an appearance Archaic. an apparition. 1
- idioms put in an appearance keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc.: They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money. 1
- idioms put in an appearance make an appearance, to come; arrive: He didn't make an appearance until after midnight. 1
- idioms put in an appearance put in an appearance, to attend a gathering or meeting, especially for a very short time: The author put in an appearance at the cocktail party on her way to dinner. 1
- phrase put in an appearance If you put in an appearance at an event, you go to it for a short time although you may not really want to, but do not stay. 0
- noun put in an appearance to come or attend briefly, as out of politeness 0
- noun put in an appearance to be present for a short time, as at a party, meeting, etc. 0