Wordlist: Radio

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radio
 
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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
 
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on the radio
 
 
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listen to the radio
 
 
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listener
 
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someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast on the radio
 
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station
 
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a place used for broadcasting radio or television; a broadcasting entity
 
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tune in to
 
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to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio
 
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turn down
 
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to reduce the volume of something (radio, television, …) by means of a control
 
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volume
 
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the strength of sound, measured in decibels
 
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interference
 
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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
 
 
  • 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
    • listen to the radio(Chunk)
    • Example:
      • While I'm in the bathroom, I always listen to the radio.
  • listener
    • 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
    • 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
 

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        interference
        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
        radio
        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
        station
        a place used for broadcasting radio or television; a broadcasting entity
        volume
        the strength of sound, measured in decibels
        turn down
        to reduce the volume of something (radio, television, …) by means of a control
        listen to the radio
        tune in to
        to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio
        listener
        someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast on the radio
        on the radio
         
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        tune in to
        to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio
        listener
        someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast on the radio
        listen to the radio
        radio
        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
         
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