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ra·di·o
(rā′dē-ō)n. pl. ra·di·os
1. Electromagnetic radiation with lower frequencies and longer wavelengths than those of microwaves, having frequencies lower than 300 megahertz and wavelengths longer than 1 meter.
2.
a. The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves within this range, especially when convertible to audible sounds: the use of radio in warfare.
b. A device, such as a walkie-talkie, that transmits or receives such signals.
3.
a. The system or industry that broadcasts programs of audio content to the public or subscribers by means of radio waves or over the internet: She was famous during the early days of radio.
b. Audio content, especially short programs or sets of songs, created for or distributed through such a system: listening to radio.
c. An electronic device for listening to radio programming, consisting of a tuner and speakers.
v. ra·di·oed, ra·di·o·ing, ra·di·os
v. tr.
1. To transmit by radio: radio a message to headquarters.
2. To transmit a message to by radio: radioed the spacecraft.
v. intr.
To transmit messages or a message by radio: a ship radioing for help.
[Short for radiotelegraphy.]
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radio
(ˈreɪdɪəʊ)n, pl -os
1. (Telecommunications) the use of electromagnetic waves, lying in the radio-frequency range, for broadcasting, two-way communications, etc
2. (Broadcasting) Also called (esp Brit): wireless an electronic device designed to receive, demodulate, and amplify radio signals from sound broadcasting stations, etc
3. (Broadcasting) a similar device permitting both transmission and reception of radio signals for two-way communications
4. (Broadcasting) the broadcasting, content, etc, of sound radio programmes: he thinks radio is poor these days.
5. (Broadcasting)
a. the occupation or profession concerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of sound radio programmes: he's in radio.
b. (modifier) relating to, produced for, or transmitted by sound radio: radio drama.
7. (Telecommunications) (modifier)
a. of, relating to, employed in, or sent by radio signals: a radio station.
b. of, concerned with, using, or operated by radio frequencies: radio spectrum.
8. (Automotive Engineering) (modifier) (of a motor vehicle) equipped with a radio for communication: radio car.
vb, -os, -oing or -oed
(Telecommunications) to transmit (a message) to (a person, radio station, etc) by means of radio waves
[C20: short for radiotelegraphy]
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ra•di•o
(ˈreɪ diˌoʊ)n., pl. -di•os, n.
1. a system of telecommunication employing electromagnetic waves of a particular frequency range to transmit speech or other sound over long distances without the use of wires.
2. an apparatus for receiving or transmitting radio broadcasts.
3. a message transmitted by radio.
adj. 4. pertaining to, used in, or sent by radio.
5. pertaining to electromagnetic radiation having frequencies in the range of approximately 10 kHz to 300,000 MHz: radio waves.
v.t. 6. to transmit (a message, music, etc.) by radio.
7. to send a message to (a person) by radio.
v.i. 8. to transmit a message, music, etc., by radio.
[1910–15; shortening of radiotelegraph or radiotelegraphy]
radio-
a combining form with the meanings “radiant energy” (radiometer), “radio waves” (radiophotograph ), “emission of rays as a result of the breakup of atomic nuclei” (radioactivity), “x-rays” (radiotherapy).
[< French, comb. form representing Latin radius beam]
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ra·di·o
(rā′dē-ō)Noun
The equipment used to generate, alter, transmit, and receive radio waves so that they carry information.
Adjective
Involving the emission of radio waves: radio frequency.
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radio
- An abbreviation of radiotelegraphy, the sending of messages by electromagnetic rays.See also related terms for sending.
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Radio
See also media.
the transmission of pictures, print, etc., by means of radio or telegraphy. — phototelegraphic, adj.
radiotelephony. — radiophonic, adj.
the science and technology of radio engineering. — radiotechnologic, radiotechnological, adj. See also radiation.
1. the transmitting and receiving of messages by radiotelegraph.
2. the science and technology of the radiotelegraph. — radiotelegraphic, adj.
2. the science and technology of the radiotelegraph. — radiotelegraphic, adj.
verbal communication at a distance by radio, using telephones. Also called radiophony. — radiotelephonic, adj.
the science of operating or controlling mechanisms by remote control, especially by radio.
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radio
Past participle: radioed
Gerund: radioing
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radio
The transmission of sound or other information by radiofrequency electromagnetic waves, pioneered by Marconi. Like television, radio plays an important part in people’s lives broadcasting news, drama, entertainment, the arts, and educational programs.
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| Noun | 1. |  radio - medium for communication broadcasting - taking part in a radio or tv program raise - establish radio communications with; "They managed to raise Hanoi last night" |
| 2. |  radio - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signalsamplifier - electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it clock radio - a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically crystal set - an early radio receiver using a crystal detector detector - electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity demodulator, detector - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver - a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons radio-gramophone, radio-phonograph - electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player receiver, receiving system - set that receives radio or tv signals | |
| 3. | radio - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves communication system - a system for communicating radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, radio, wireless - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code) radio transmitter - transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals | |
| Verb | 1. | radio - transmit messages via radio waves; "he radioed for help" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" |
| Adj. | 1. | radio - indicating radiation or radioactivity; "radiochemistry" combining form - a bound form used only in compounds; "`hemato-' is a combining form in words like `hematology'" |
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Translations
راديوراديو: مِذْياعيُرْسِلُ لاسِلكياً
rádiovolat rádiem
radioradio-
radioradiolähetinradiotekniikkaradiovastaanotin
radioradioodašiljačradioprijemnik
rádió
útvarpútvarpa; senda loftskeyti
ラジオ
라디오
pranešti per radijąradijassiųsti radiogramą
radio
radioradionadajnikradioodbiornikradiostacja
rádiovývysielať/oznamovať rádiom
radio
radioradioapparat
วิทยุ
radyoradyo/telsiz ile bildirmek
máy phát thanh
radio
[ˈreɪdɪəʊ]A. N
B. VI to radio to sb → enviar un mensaje a algn por radio
to radio for help → pedir socorro por radio
to radio for help → pedir socorro por radio
C. VT [+ information, news] → radiar, transmitir por radio
D. CPD radio alarm clock N → radio-reloj m despertador
radio announcer N → locutor(a) m/f de radio
radio astronomy N → radioastronomía f
radio beacon N → radiofaro m
radio beam N → radiofaro m
radio broadcast N → emisión f de radio
radio cab N = radio taxi radio cassette (player) N (esp Brit) → radiocasete m
radio communication, radio contact N → comunicación f por radio
radio engineer N → radiotécnico mf
radio engineering N → radiotécnica f
radio frequency N → frecuencia f de radio
radio ham N → radioaficionado/a m/f
radio link N → enlace m radiofónico
radio mast N → torre f de radio
radio network N → cadena f or red f de emisoras
radio operator N → radiotelegrafista mf
radio play N → obra f de teatro para la radio
radio programme, radio program (US) N → programa m de radio
radio set N → radio f
radio silence N → silencio m radiofónico
radio station N → emisora f (de radio)
radio taxi N → radiotaxi m
radio telephone N → radioteléfono m
radio telescope N → radiotelescopio m
radio tower N = radio mast radio transmitter N → radiotransmisor m
radio wave N → onda f de radio
radio announcer N → locutor(a) m/f de radio
radio astronomy N → radioastronomía f
radio beacon N → radiofaro m
radio beam N → radiofaro m
radio broadcast N → emisión f de radio
radio cab N = radio taxi radio cassette (player) N (esp Brit) → radiocasete m
radio communication, radio contact N → comunicación f por radio
radio engineer N → radiotécnico mf
radio engineering N → radiotécnica f
radio frequency N → frecuencia f de radio
radio ham N → radioaficionado/a m/f
radio link N → enlace m radiofónico
radio mast N → torre f de radio
radio network N → cadena f or red f de emisoras
radio operator N → radiotelegrafista mf
radio play N → obra f de teatro para la radio
radio programme, radio program (US) N → programa m de radio
radio set N → radio f
radio silence N → silencio m radiofónico
radio station N → emisora f (de radio)
radio taxi N → radiotaxi m
radio telephone N → radioteléfono m
radio telescope N → radiotelescopio m
radio tower N = radio mast radio transmitter N → radiotransmisor m
radio wave N → onda f de radio
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
radio
[ˈreɪdiəʊ] n → radio f
I always listen to the news on the radio → J'écoute toujours les informations à la radio.
The police officer raised the alarm on his radio → L'officier de police a donné l'alerte sur sa radio.
to be on the radio [person] → passer à la radio
He's been on the radio a lot recently → Il est souvent passé à la radio ces derniers temps.; [programme] → passer à la radio
local radio → les radios locales
The last year has been difficult for local radio → L'année passée a été difficile pour les radios locales.
by radio → par radio
I always listen to the news on the radio → J'écoute toujours les informations à la radio.
The police officer raised the alarm on his radio → L'officier de police a donné l'alerte sur sa radio.
to be on the radio [person] → passer à la radio
He's been on the radio a lot recently → Il est souvent passé à la radio ces derniers temps.; [programme] → passer à la radio
local radio → les radios locales
The last year has been difficult for local radio → L'année passée a été difficile pour les radios locales.
by radio → par radio
vi
to radio to sb → joindre qn par radio
to radio for sth → demander qch par radio
to radio for help → demander de l'aide par radio
to radio to sb → joindre qn par radio
to radio for sth → demander qch par radio
to radio for help → demander de l'aide par radio
vt
modif [aerial, controls, signal, transmitter] → radio inv; [communication, contact] → radio inv; [audience] → radio inv; [message, bulletin] → radio inv; [news, producer] → radiophonique; [DJ, personality] → de la radio; [drama, documentary, show] → radiophonique
radio listeners → auditeurs mpl
radio announcer → présentateur/trice m/f
radio broadcast → émission f de radio radio ham
radio listeners → auditeurs mpl
radio announcer → présentateur/trice m/f
radio broadcast → émission f de radio radio ham
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
radio
n
vt person → per or über Funk verständigen; message, one’s position → funken, durchgeben; to radio that all is well → funken or über Funk durchgeben, dass alles in Ordnung ist
vi to radio for help → per Funk einen Hilferuf durchgeben
radio
:radioactive
adj → radioaktiv
radioactively
radioactive waste
n → radioaktiver Müll
radioactivity
n → Radioaktivität f
radio alarm (clock)
n → Radiowecker m
radio amateur
n → Funkamateur(in) m(f)
radio announcer
n → Rundfunkansager(in) m(f), → Rundfunksprecher(in) m(f)
radio astronomy
n → Radioastronomie f
radio beacon
n (Aviat, Naut) → Funkfeuer nt, → Funkbake f
radio beam
n → Funkleitstrahl m
radio broadcast
n → Radiosendung f
radio button
n (Comput) → Optionsschaltfläche f, → Optionsfeld nt
radio cab
n → Funktaxi nt
radiocarbon dating
n → Radiokarbonmethode f, → Kohlenstoffdatierung f
radio cassette recorder
n (Brit) → Radiorekorder m
radio communication
n → Funkverbindung f
radio compass
n → Radiokompass m
radio contact
n → Funkkontakt m
radio control
n → Funksteuerung f
radio-controlled
adj → ferngesteuert, ferngelenkt
radio direction finding
n → Funkpeilung f
radio engineer
n → Rundfunktechniker(in) m(f)
radio frequency
n → Radiofrequenz f
radio
:radio ham
n → Funkamateur(in) m(f)
radioisotope
n → Radioisotop nt
radio
:radio marker
n (Aviat) → Markierungs-/Funk-/Anflugbake f
radio mast
n → Funkmast m
radio message
n → Funkmeldung f → /-spruch m
radio operator
n → (Bord)funker(in) m(f)
radiopager
n → Funkrufempfänger m, → Piepser m (inf)
radiopaging
n → Funkruf m
radio
:radio set
n → Radioapparat m, → Rundfunkgerät nt
radio silence
n (Mil) → Funkstille f
radio station
n → Rundfunkstation f
radio taxi
n → Funktaxi nt
radiotelephone
n → Funksprechgerät nt
radiotelephony
n → Sprechfunk m
radio telescope
n → Radioteleskop nt
radiotherapy
n → Strahlen- or Röntgentherapie f
radio truck (US), radio van (Brit)
n → Funk- or Übertragungswagen m
radio wave
n → Radiowelle f
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radio
[ˈreɪdɪəʊ]1. n (Telec) → radio f; (radio set) → radio f inv, apparecchio m radio inv
by radio → per radio
on the radio → alla radio
by radio → per radio
on the radio → alla radio
2. vi to radio to sb → comunicare via radio con qn
3. vt (information) → trasmettere per radio; (one's position) → comunicare via radio; (person) → chiamare via radio
4. adj (programme) → radiofonico/a; (frequency) → radio inv
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
radio
(ˈreidiəu) – plural ˈradios – noun (an apparatus for) the sending and receiving of human speech, music etc. a pocket radio; The concert is being broadcast on radio; I heard about it on the radio; (also adjective) a radio programme, radio waves.
verb – 3rd person singular present tense ˈradios: past tense, past participle ˈradioed – to send (a message) by radio. When someone on the island is ill, we have to radio (to) the mainland for a doctor; An urgent message was radioed to us this evening.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
radio
→ راديو rádio radio Radio ραδιόφωνο radio radio radio radio radio ラジオ 라디오 radio radio radio rádio радио radio วิทยุ radyo máy phát thanh 无线电Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
- May I turn on the radio? (US)
Can I switch the radio on? (UK) - May I turn off the radio? (US)
Can I switch the radio off? (UK)
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