Sekirov Dictionary

programme

UK /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/US /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/

noun 7
verb 5
forms 3
phrases 1

noun7

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a set of planned actions, done over a period of time in order to reach a goal
- Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging.
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A computer program.
- The program runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows.
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A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
- Tonight’s program was hosted by Johnny Carson.
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A particular mindset or method of doing things.
- Ellis: Come on, John, why don’t you get with the program and tell him where the detonators are? — 1988
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A set of principal goals which someone, especially a political party or candidate, supports.
- the Toronto Sun, a daily tabloid whose programme is roughly that of the American National Enquirer or the British News of the World — 1981
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A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
- The program consisted of ads for restaurants and the credits of everyone connected with the play.
A custom tracklist.

verb5

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To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
- He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.
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To develop (software) by writing program code.
- I programmed a small game as a demonstration.
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To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.
- The lab rat was programmed to press the lever when the bell rang.
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To put together the schedule of an event.
- Mary will program Tuesday’s festivities.
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To schedule the programming; to determine what will be broadcast.
- We program for special audience groups, too, as shown by our Mexican language program each Sunday morning. — 1956

forms

programmed · programming · programmes

Phrases with programme

get with the programme
To become organized, current, or aware; to adopt the prevailing viewpoint.

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