radio

ra·di·o  (rd-)

n. pl. ra·di·os

1. The wireless transmission through space of electromagnetic waves in the approximate frequency range from 10 kilohertz to 300,000 megahertz.

2. Communication of audible signals encoded in electromagnetic waves.

3. Transmission of programs for the public by radio broadcast.

4.

a. An apparatus used to transmit radio signals; a transmitter.

b. An apparatus used to receive radio signals; a receiver.

c. A complex of equipment capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals.

5.

a. A station for radio transmitting.

b. A radio broadcasting organization or network of affiliated organizations.

c. The radio broadcasting industry.

6. A message sent by radio.

v. ra·di·oed, ra·di·o·ing, ra·di·os

v.tr.

1. To transmit by radio: radio a message to headquarters.

2. To transmit a message to by radio: radioed the spacecraft.

v.intr.

To transmit messages or a message by radio: a ship radioing for help.

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[Short for radiotelegraphy.]

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radio

Noun

pl -dios

1. the use of electromagnetic waves for broadcasting or two-way communication without the use of linking wires

2. an electronic device for converting radio signals into sounds

3. a communications device for sending and receiving messages using radio waves

4. sound broadcasting

Verb

to transmit (a message) by radio

Adjective

1. of, relating to, or using radio broadcasting or radio signals: a radio interview

2. using or producing electromagnetic waves in the range used for radio signals: radio astronomy [Latin radius ray]

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radio  (rd-)

Noun

The equipment used to generate, alter, transmit, and receive radio waves so that they carry information.

Adjective

Relating to or involving the emission of radio waves.

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Radio

See also media.

phototelegraphy

the transmission of pictures, print, etc., by means of radio or telegraphy. — phototelegraphic, adj.

radiophony

radiotelephony. — radiophonic, adj.

radiotechnology

the science and technology of radio engineering. — radiotechnologic, radiotechnological, adj. See also radiation.

radiotelegraphy

1. the transmitting and receiving of messages by radiotelegraph.
2. the science and technology of the radiotelegraph. — radiotelegraphic, adj.

radiotelephony

verbal communication at a distance by radio, using telephones. Also called radiophony. — radiotelephonic, adj.

telemechanics

the science of operating or controlling mechanisms by remote control, especially by radio.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	radio - medium for communication radiocommunication, wireless broadcasting - taking part in a radio or tv program raise - establish radio communications with; "They managed to raise Hanoi last night"
	2.	radio - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless amplifier - electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it clock radio - a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically crystal set - an early radio receiver using a crystal detector detector - electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity demodulator, detector - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver - a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons radio, wireless - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves radio-gramophone, radio-phonograph - electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player receiver, receiving system - set that receives radio or tv signals
	3.	radio - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves wireless communication system - a system for communicating radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, radio, wireless - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code) radio transmitter - transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals
Verb	1.	radio - transmit messages via radio waves; "he radioed for help" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist"
Adj.	1.	radio - indicating radiation or radioactivity; "radiochemistry" combining form - a bound form used only in compounds; "`hemato-' is a combining form in words like `hematology'"

Translations

radio [ˈreɪdɪəu] n → radio f or m (LAM)

vi to radio to sb → mandar un mensaje por radio a algn vt [+ information] → radiar, transmitir por radio [+ one's position]; indicar por radio [+ person]; llamar por radio;

on the radio → en or por la radio

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radio [ˈreɪdɪəu] n → radio f

vi to radio to sb → envoyer un message radio à qn vt [+ information] → transmettre par radio [+ one's position]; signaler par radio [+ person]; appeler par radio;

on the radio → à la radio

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radio [ˈreɪdɪəu] n (broadcasting) → Radio nt, Rundfunk m;

(device) (for receiving broadcasts) → Radio nt: (for transmitting and receiving) → Funkgerät nt

vi to radio to sb → mit jdm per Funk sprechen vt (person) → per Funk verständigen;

(message, position) → per Funk durchgeben;

on the radio → im Radio

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radio [ˈreɪdɪəu] n → radio f inv

vt [+ information] → trasmettere per radio [+ one's position]; comunicare via radio [+ person]; chiamare via radio

vi to radio to sb → comunicare via radio con qn;

on the radio → alla radio