- radio
- ra|di|o1 [ `reıdiou ] noun ***1. ) uncount a system of broadcasting information and programs that people can listen to:She began her career in local radio.an independent radio stationNational Public RadioHe worked in radio for nearly 40 years.Radio and television have had an enormous effect on people's lives.a ) count the piece of equipment that you use for listening to radio programs:a car radioturn on/off a radio: Let's turn on the radio. It's time for the news.b ) the radio the programs that are broadcast for people to listen to:I enjoy listening to the radio while I'm driving.on the radio: We heard a lot of flood warnings on the radio.c ) only before noun relating to radio:the radio news2. ) uncount a system of sending and receiving spoken messages by using electronic signals, for example the system used by the police or pilots:We remained in constant radio contact.by radio: We might be able to contact him by radio.a ) count the piece of equipment used for sending or receiving spoken messages using electronic signals:a two-way radiora|di|o2 [ `reıdiou ] verb intransitive or transitive ***to communicate with someone using a radio:The pilot radioed that he was having engine problems.We radioed for help.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.