radio

Plural: radios

Noun

• medium for communication
• an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
• a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
• The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
• A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
• Any audio playing device, such as the on-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media; see also car radio.
• A device that can transmit radio signals.
• The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

Verb

Verb Forms: radioed, radioing, radios

• To transmit messages or sounds wirelessly.
• transmit messages via radio waves
  • "he radioed for help"
• To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
• To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Adjective

• indicating radiation or radioactivity
  • "radiochemistry"

Examples

• He hoped to radio his opponent for a challenge, but the rules forbid it.
• send a message by radio
• She was listening to the radio when he knocked on the door.
• We heard a lovely song on the radio.

Synonyms

radio receiver, radio set, radiocommunication, receiving set, tuner, wireless, receiver

Related Words

radiate, radiation, radiator, radius, ray, transceiver

Anagrams of radio