satellites

7 definitions • 16 examples

a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:

The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite.

a spy/weather satellite

satellite television/TV

a natural object moving around a larger object in space:

The moon is Earth's satellite.

a country controlled by or depending on a more powerful country

a natural object moving around a larger object in space, or an artificial object sent up into space to travel around the earth:

a spy/weather satellite

The moon is a satellite of the earth.

a piece of equipment that is sent up into space to travel round the Earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:

The cost of launching a satellite into orbit is vast.

by satellite He will address the Trade Convention by satellite on Friday.

satellite radio/phone/communications

a satellite photograph/map/image

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on satellite The match will only be shown on satellite.

Their satellite and cable division sells programme sponsorship.

a satellite broadcaster/provider/company

a satellite channel/show/service

an organization or place that is controlled by or depends on a bigger or more powerful place:

a satellite of sth The company is an overseas satellite of South Africa's Anglo American Corporation.

a satellite state/city