radio

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. a piece of equipment you use to listen to music, news, or programs.

n. an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates radio frequency signals into audible sound.

“He likes to listen to the radio while he is driving to work.”

“She kept a battery-powered radio in the kitchen to stay informed during the frequent power outages in the winter.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. continuous music or talk programs played over the internet.

n. the continuous streaming of audio content via the internet, mimicking the format of traditional broadcast radio.

“I usually listen to internet radio while I am studying at my computer.”

“The rise of personalized internet radio has significantly disrupted the advertising revenue of traditional FM stations.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to send a message to someone using a two-way radio signal.

v. to transmit a message or communicate with a specific recipient using a radiotelegraphic or radiotelephonic system.

“The pilot had to radio the airport to ask for permission to land.”

“The stranded hikers managed to radio for assistance just before their handheld device ran out of power.”