radio

/ˈreɪdiˌoʊ/
verb
  1. To send a message using radio waves.
    • The captain radioed the crew to prepare for departure.
    • We radioed for help when the engine failed.
    • The pilot radioed the control tower for landing instructions.
noun
  1. A device that receives and plays sound signals sent through the air.
    • The radio stopped working during the storm.
    • I turned on the radio to listen to the morning news.
    • My grandfather has an old radio in his workshop.
  2. The system or industry of broadcasting sound programs for public listening.
    • The interview was broadcast on national radio.
    • Radio remains a popular source of entertainment in rural areas.
    • She has worked in radio for over twenty years.
  3. The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves used for communication.
    • Ships use radio to communicate with the coast guard.
    • The invention of radio changed long-distance communication forever.
    • Radio signals can travel through the air at the speed of light.
adjective
  1. Relating to or using radio waves or radio broadcasting.
    • He works as a radio engineer for a local station.
    • Radio communication is essential for emergency services.
    • The radio signal was weak in the mountains.
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