26984 words

radio

9 definitions • 12 examples
1
a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts:

Examples:

a car radio
I switched on the radio.
2
the programmes that you hear when you listen to the radio:

Examples:

I heard a good programme on the radio last night.
I don't listen to radio much.
3
the system or work of broadcasting sound programmes for the public to listen to:

Examples:

a local radio station
She's got some kind of job in radio.
4
a piece of electronic equipment that can send and receive spoken messages or signals, or the messages or signals that are sent or received:

Examples:

We sent a message over the radio/by radio.
The children got radio-controlled toy cars for Christmas.
5
to send a message to someone by radio:

Examples:

We'll have to radio for more supplies.
They radioed their base for help.
6

Examples:

[ C ] I listen to the radio in the morning to get the weather report.
7
Radio is also the work of broadcasting sound programs for the public to listen to.
8
Radio waves are the energy waves of a certain length that are used in radio broadcasts.
9
to send a message to someone by radio:

Examples:

[ I/T ] They radioed (their base) for help.

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