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 station

National Public Radio

He 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 radio

turn 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 news

2. ) 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 radio

ra|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.