program

noun countable

UK /ˈprəʊɡræm/

Word Forms

singular	program
plural	programs

1
computinga series of instructions that makes a computer perform an action or a particular type of work
a word processing/graphics/spreadsheet program
Synonyms and related words
Computer programs and systems
add-on
applet
architecture
2
the American spelling of programme

program

noun countable

US /ˈproʊˌɡræm/

Word Forms

singular	program
plural	programs

1
a television or radio broadcast
More people watch the news than any other program.
She hosts a call-in radio program.
Synonyms and related words
Types of television or radio program
box set
breakfast television
broadcast
2
a plan of activities for achieving something
A forest conservation program has been launched in Guyana.
program for:
The president’s program for welfare reform will help people get back into the workforce.
program of:
a program of economic reform
under/through a program:
A lot has already been accomplished under the new housing program.
Synonyms and related words
Preparations and plans
preparation
agreement
plan
1. 2a
  a plan of activities for an event or a series of events
  Her recital program will consist of music by Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy.
  Throughout the year, the city hosts a varied program of festivals.
  Synonyms and related words
  Preparations and plans
  preparation
  agreement
  plan
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with program
▪ announce, develop, implement, initiate, launch, plan
3
computinga series of instructions that makes a computer perform an action or a particular type of work
a word processing/graphics/spreadsheet program
Synonyms and related words
Computer programs and systems
add-on
applet
architecture
4
a course of study in a college or university
Kathy is enrolled in a graduate program in journalism.
Synonyms and related words
Courses of study
apprenticeship
articles
the Bar Professional Training Course
5
a thin book or a piece of paper that gives an audience information about a performance or event
The program says that there will be a 15-minute intermission.
Synonyms and related words
Types of published book
almanac
annual
anthology

phrases

get with the program

go along with the program

program

verb transitive computing

UK /ˈprəʊɡræm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	program
he/she/it	programs
present participle	programming
past tense	programmed
past participle	programmed

1
to give a series of instructions to a computer or other piece of equipment so that it will do something automatically
The heating system has been programmed to maintain a constant temperature.
Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
access
archive
back up

program

verb transitive

US /ˈproʊˌɡræm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	program
he/she/it	programs
present participle	programming
past tense	programmed
past participle	programmed

1
computingto give a series of instructions to a computer or other piece of equipment so that it will do something automatically
The heating system has been programmed to maintain a constant temperature.
Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
access
archive
author
2
to plan something
We need to program some time for discussions at the end of the day.
Synonyms and related words
To organize an event
organize
prepare
plan
3
to make a person or animal behave in a particular way
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of languages.
Synonyms and related words
Keeping and training animals
answer to the name of
call off
cat litter
Synonyms and related words
To make someone behave in a particular way
influence
motivate
condition

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