Radio

Quick meaning: Radio is a noun meaning (uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
2. (countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
3. (Internet, uncountable) The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
4. (ambitransitive) To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
5. (transitive) To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Example Sentences

send a message by radio

We heard a lovely song on the radio.

to hear/listen to a song on the radio

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

Word Forms

• radios
• radioes
• radioing
• radioed

Synonyms for radio

Depending on context, synonyms include tuner, wireless, receiver, radiocommunication.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include radiocommunication, tuner, wireless, radiotelegraph, radiotelephone, walkie-talkie.

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