radio

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radio

He listens to the news on the radio every morning.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • A communication system: A technology for transmitting signals through electromagnetic waves without wires.
    • A device for receiving broadcasts: An electronic device that receives and plays audio broadcasts sent via radio waves.
    • The industry or medium: The system, business, or content of sound broadcasting.
  2. Verb:

    • To transmit a message: To send a message or communicate using radio technology.
    • To contact someone: To make contact with someone, especially in an official or emergency context, using a radio.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:

    • I listen to the news on the radio every morning. (Refers to the medium/broadcast system.)
    • She bought a new radio for the kitchen. (Refers to the physical receiving device.)
    • He works in radio. (Refers to the broadcasting industry.)
  • Verb:

    • The ship's captain radioed for assistance. (Used to indicate sending a distress call.)
    • The pilot radioed the control tower with her position. (Used for routine communication.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To be on the radio": To be broadcasting or being broadcast.

    • The band will be on the radio tonight at 8 PM.
  • "Radio silence": A period during which no radio transmissions are made, often for security or secrecy.

    • The special forces maintained radio silence during the mission.
Variants and Related Words
  • Radioactive (adj): Emitting radiation as a result of atomic decay.
    • The material was found to be highly radioactive.
  • Radiochemistry (n): The chemistry of radioactive materials.
  • Radiowave (n): An electromagnetic wave used in radio transmission.
Synonyms
  • Transmit (verb): To send out a signal or broadcast.
  • Broadcast (noun/verb): A transmission or to transmit a program.
  • Receiver (noun): A device that receives signals.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Radio in: To contact a base or headquarters by radio.
    • The officer radioed in his report.
  • Radio ahead: To send a radio message to a destination before arriving.
    • We should radio ahead to let them know we're coming.
Related Idioms
  • Radio ga-ga: An idiom (from a song title) suggesting a nostalgic or critical view of radio's changing role.
    • With all these podcasts, sometimes I feel a bit radio ga-ga for the old days.
  • Crystal radio: Refers to a very simple, early type of radio receiver.
    • He built a crystal radio as a science project.
radio

He listens to the news on the radio every morning.

Adjective
  1. indicating radiation or radioactivity
    • radiochemistry
Verb
  1. transmit messages via radio waves
    • he radioed for help
Noun
  1. a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
  2. an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
  3. medium for communication