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Word List: Radio
- radio, radios [ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ]
(noun) - Definition:
- 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
- Example:
- Why don't you turn the radio on?
- on the radio
(Chunk) - Example:
- My favourite song is on the radio right now!
- listen to the radio
(Chunk) - Example:
- While I'm in the bathroom, I always listen to the radio.
- listener, listeners
(noun) - Definition:
- someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast on the radio
- Example:
- The host of the radio show makes fun of the listeners.
- station, stations ['steɪʃən]
(noun) - Definition:
- a place used for broadcasting radio or television; a broadcasting entity
- Example:
- I used to work at a radio station.
- Synonym(s):channel
- tune in to
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio
- Example:
- Let's tune in to my favourite radio show!
- turn down
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- to reduce the volume of something (radio, television, ...) by means of a control
- Example:
- Turn down the radio so I can hear what you are saying!
- Antonym(s):turn up
- volume [ˈvɒl.juːm]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the strength of sound, measured in decibels
- Example:
- Could you turn up the volume?
- interference, interferences [ɪntɹˌˈfiɹɨns]
(noun) - Definition:
- an effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves, such as a distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects
- Example:
- They wanted to watch the game on TV, but there was too much interference to even make out the score on the tiny screen.
- Antonym(s):non-interference
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/media-and-communication/radio/
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