—radio /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/ aep /-oʊ/
noun (PLURAL radios)
A1 [C] a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts:
» a car radio» I switched on the radio.Thesaurus+: ↑RadioA1 [S or U] the programmes that you hear when you listen to the radio:
» I heard a good programme on the radio last night.» I don't listen to radio much.Thesaurus+: ↑RadioB1 [U] the system or work of broadcasting sound programmes for the public to listen to:
» a local radio station» She's got some kind of job in radio.Thesaurus+: ↑Broadcasting in generalF0 [C or U] a piece of electronic equipment that can send and receive spoken messages or signals, or the messages or signals that are sent or received:
» We sent a message over the radio/by radio.» The children had radio-controlled toy cars for Christmas.Thesaurus+: ↑Radio• • •
Extra Examples:» She set her clock by the time signal on the radio.» We've had complaints that you've been playing your radio too loud.» You turn this dial to find a different radio station.» I heard a really interesting programme on the radio this morning.» I rigged up a temporary radio aerial from a coat hanger.verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for radio
► F0 to send a message to someone by radio: » We'll have to radio for more supplies.» They radioed their base for help.Thesaurus+: ↑Radio