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Definition radio in British English

radio noun

noun
/ˈreɪdiəʊ/
1

a system of broadcasting information and programmes that people can listen to

Example

Radio and television have had an enormous effect on people's lives.

Example

He worked in radio for nearly 40 years.

Example

BBC Radio 1

Synonyms and related words
the airwaves the boob tube the box
1.1

a piece of equipment that you use for listening to radio programmes

Example

a car radio

Example

Let's turn on the radio. It's time for the news.

Synonyms and related words
aerial antenna Autocue
1.2

the programmes that are broadcast for people to listen to

Example

I enjoy listening to the radio while I'm driving.

Example

We heard a lot of flood warnings on the radio.

Synonyms and related words
box set breakfast television broadcast
1.3

relating to radio

Example

the radio news

Example

an independent radio station

Synonyms and related words
colour continuity live
2

a system of sending and receiving spoken messages by using electronic signals, for example the system used by the police or pilots

Example

We remained in constant radio contact.

Example

We might be able to contact him by radio.

Synonyms and related words
CB ham over
Example

a two-way radio

Synonyms and related words
aerial antenna Autocue CB ham over
Definition radio in British English