wilco
/ˈwɪlkoʊ/
interjection
- Used in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and will be carried out; short for 'will comply.'
- The pilot responded, 'Wilco, tower. Descending to 10,000 feet.'
- The soldier acknowledged the command with a crisp 'Wilco, sir.'
- When the dispatcher gave the order, the truck driver keyed the mic and said, 'Wilco.'
- Used informally to mean 'understood and agreed' or 'okay.'
- The team leader gave the instructions, and everyone replied with a quick 'Wilco.'
- 'Can you pick up milk on your way home?' 'Wilco.'
- When his friend asked him to save a seat, he texted back, 'Wilco.'
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