Sekirov Dictionary

radio

UK /ˈɹeɪ.diˌəʊ/US /ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/

noun 5
verb 2
forms 4
phrases 1

noun5

the technology that uses waves in the air to send sound and other signals over long distances
•
A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
- (of a song, etc.) to play on/be played on/get played on/come on the radio
- We heard a lovely song on the radio.
Any audio playing device, such as the on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.
(Internet) The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
A device that can transmit radio signals.

verb2

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To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
- I think the boat is sinking; we'd better radio for help. / I radioed him already. / Radio the coordinates this time. / OK. I radioed them the coordinates.
•
To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.
- “Could you call them here? I'd like to talk to them. Or if they're out in the field, radio them in.” — 2002

forms

radioed · radioing · radioes · radios

Phrases with radio

radio ahead
To make make contact by radio at a destination before arriving there to let people there know one is coming and to make suitable arrangements.

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