On view Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈvju

ON VYOO

UK

ˈɒn/ /vjˈuː

ON VYOO

Definition

If something is on view, it is displayed publicly for people to see, often in a museum, gallery, or exhibition.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and semi-formal contexts, especially for art, museum pieces, or rare objects. Common phrases: 'on view at the museum', 'now on view'. Not used for things simply visible (use 'in sight' or 'visible' instead).

• Spanish: en exhibición - a la vista
• Portuguese (BR): em exibição - em exibição pública
• Portuguese (PT): em exibição - em exposição
• Chinese (Simplified): 展出中 - 可见
• Chinese (Traditional): 展出中 - 可見
• Hindi: दृश्य पर - प्रदर्शित
• Arabic: معروض
• Bengali: প্রদর্শিত - দেখার জন্য রাখা
• Russian: на виду - выставлено
• Japanese: 展示中 - 公開中
• Vietnamese: được trưng bày - đang được xem
• Korean: 전시 중 - 공개 중
• Turkish: sergileniyor - görülebilir
• Urdu: نمائش پر - دیکھنے کے لئے موجود
• Indonesian: diperlihatkan - dipamerkan

Example Sentences

The painting is on view at the art gallery.

basic

Some old coins are on view in the museum.

basic

The new dinosaur fossil is now on view.

basic

The rare jewels have been on view for just one week.

natural

Is that sculpture still on view downtown or did they remove it?

natural

The main attractions will be on view during the festival weekend.

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