program

noun

/ˈprəʊɡræm/

In (British English) the spelling programme is used, except in sense 1.Idioms

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for a computer

a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer

You'll need to download and install the program on your computer.
To run the program, simply click the icon.
She uses a computer program to produce these maps.

on TV/radio

something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio

a TV/television/radio program
a news program
program on something Did you see that program on India last night?
program about something I watched a program about volcanoes.

plan

a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something

the country's nuclear weapons/space program
We have recently launched a research program.
Talk with your family doctor about developing a weight-loss program.
program for somebody a training program for new staff members
The museum runs an art education program for inner-city children.
Our centers offer training programs designed for all types of athletes.
program of something The government is implementing a program of reform.
program to do something The college has initiated a program to improve student retention.

education

(especially North American English) a course of study

a school/an educational program
a teacher education program
The college offers a wide variety of programs of study.
program in something The department has launched a new program in creative writing.
She enrolled in a Master's program in American history.

British/American course / programcourse / program

In British English course is used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject:
- a physics course
- a course of ten lectures.
In North American English you would say:
- a physics course/program
- a program of ten lectures.
In North American English a course is usually an individual unit that forms part of a longer period of study:
- I have to take a physics course/class.
This is called a module in Britain, especially in a college or university.
In British English course can also mean a period of study at a college or university:
- a two-year college course.
In North American English you would say:
- a two-year college program.

Extra Examples

The course leader outlined the program we would be following.
The foundation's online learning program brings the classroom to you.
a graduate program that focuses on a chosen profession
an after-school science program that promotes science literacy
students in an accredited journalism program

order of events

an organized order of performances or events synonym line-up (2)

The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical program.
program of something a week-long program of lectures
We're planning an exciting program of events.
What's the program for (= what are we planning to do) tomorrow?

for play/concert

a thin book or piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.

a theater program
Her name doesn't appear in the concert program.

of machine

a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine

Select a cool program for woolen clothes.

Idioms

get with the program (North American English)

(British English get with the programme)

(informal) (usually in orders) used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing

program

verb

/ˈprəʊɡræm/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they program	/ˈprəʊɡræm/ /ˈprəʊɡræm/
he / she / it programs	/ˈprəʊɡræmz/ /ˈprəʊɡræmz/
past simple programmed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
past participle programmed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
(North American English also) past simple programed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
(North American English also) past participle programed	/ˈprəʊɡræmd/ /ˈprəʊɡræmd/
-ing form programming	/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/ /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
(North American English also) -ing form programing	/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/ /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

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computer

[intransitive, transitive] to give a computer, etc. a set of instructions to make it perform a particular task

In this class, students will learn how to program.
program something He taught himself to program a computer.
We can program a robot to walk around the room.

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plan

[transitive, usually passive] to plan for something to happen, especially as part of a series of planned events

(be) programmed Several evening events have been programmed.
The leak was discovered during programmed maintenance work.
be programmed for something The final section of road is programmed for completion next month.
be programmed to do something The exhibition was originally programmed to close in August.

person/animal

[transitive, usually passive] to make a person, an animal, etc. behave in a particular way, so that they do it without thinking about it

be programmed to do something Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language.

machine

[transitive] program something (to do something) to give a machine instructions to do a particular task

She programmed the heat to come on at eight.