1. (computing) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with 'okay' or 'cancel'
   "A dialogue box popped up asking if I wanted to save changes to the document"; "A dialogue box popped up asking if I wanted to save changes to the document";
   - dialog box, panel

Derived forms: dialogue boxes

Type of: window

Part of: graphical user interface, GUI

Encyclopedia: Dialogue box