radio

CEFRA1

/ˈɹeɪ.diˌəʊ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device or system for sending and receiving broadcasts.

  2. 02

    noun

    Broadcast programs sent through radio signals.

Examples

  • I'm fixing the radio which I found on my way home.

  • The play was written specially for radio.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

  2. The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

  3. A device that can transmit radio signals.

More examples

In context

  • Will you give me your radio for my bicycle?

  • (of a song, etc.) to play on/be played on/get played on/come on the radio

  • (of a song, person, etc.) to be on the radio

Synonyms

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I tuned the old blank to catch the evening news broadcast.

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Origin

noun

Short for radiotelegraphy.