Word Finder - radio

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The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

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A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

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On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.

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A device that can transmit radio signals.

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The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

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To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).

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I think the boat is sinking; we'd better radio for help. / I radioed him already. / Radio the coordinates this time. / OK. I radioed them the coordinates.

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To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

The radio had shifted into Christmas mode with one song after another.

Turn on the radio so we can talk.

Your call sign for the radio is Angel.

Thanks. Since your radio isn't on, I'm guessing you're off duty.

She switched on the radio and picked up the broom.

Her radio crackled in the background.

You forgot to turn off your radio.

Do you have a radio?

The radio was silent.

But you didn't say much on the radio program.

Dean rose to shut off the radio just as the news began.

She snapped the radio off and left the dairy.

He could simply turn the subject off, like a radio, leaving her in shamed silence.

But leave your damned radio on!

He was resigned to quietly reading a book until Mrs. Porter the housekeeper showed up a day early, accommodating a family wedding, and Dean's peace began competing with the sounds of a vacuum cleaner and Mrs. Porter's radio music, even worse junk than Fred's usual selections.

Audio Circus have received live session airplay on BBC Radio Wales.

Radio One have been giving nice airplay to some UK hip-hop acts.

He was silent for a few moments and she thought he was listening to the radio.

A crackle on the radio interrupted any response.

I don't have a radio or a TV, and I have no trouble believing he is a private type of person.

I tune my radio and TV scale like crazy, but all the stations broadcast only propaganda, and very little information.

I'm suprised the songs got played on the radio as her singing and the playing was so abrasive.

Tele2's customers are connected by radio in effect, through a small roof mounted aerial, to a local transmitter.

Despite not having a major record deal, the album is receiving fabulous reviews and regular radio airplay.

Mosque have not received a single piece of radio airplay - not even on Shaun's own show.

Relevant market The parties overlap in the supply of radio advertising airtime in parts of South West England.

Fill radio and TV airtime with dieting reports and documentaries.

Resonance104.4fm is bringing a multitude of experimental sound, new music, radio art and interaction to the capital's airwaves.

The speech of 4 June was repeated by the BBC radio announcer.

In 1937 another radio engineer, Grote Reber, began work with a parabolic reflector antenna 9.7 m in diameter.

When standard stereo was fitted the Ariel came up automatically when the radio was turned on!

Most airlines provide around-the-clock air-to-ground radio consultation either with their own medical department personnel or contracted medical consultants.

Following graduation he was offered an assistantship by Professor William Peddie who excited his interest in radio waves.

You write a burst of messages, radio chatter.

Natalie is a family travel expert who has authored articles, appeared on TV and radio, and has been featured in parenting magazines.

If you are someone who pops a CD in to listen to every few days, or simply listens to the radio a lot, you can probably find an inexpensive, small, one-piece easy-to-use stereo.

There are radio and CDs, MP3s and giant home entertainment centers.

Some in-dash devices are capable of playing DVDs, satellite or HD radio, and playing your mp3 player.

Instead of becoming discouraged because you can't afford your own radio or television commercial, guerilla marketing helps you think of less expensive promotional solutions that are just as effective.

Besides books, magazines, television shows and home ware goods, her name is also connected to a line of KB homes, paper crafts with EK Success, a wine label (through Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia), a website and a weekly radio show.

She reached over and turned off the radio.

In exas­peration he turned and squinted at the illuminated hands of his clock radio.

Wednesday morning dawned with air so crisp Dean was awake before the alarm, awake to a knock down gorgeous day, "one of the ten best" prattled a cheery voice on the kitchen table radio.

For a while they made small talk and listened to the radio.

On April 6 1917, the day war was declared, the radio stations were taken over by the Department of the Navy under the law of 1912.

The radio was playing a waltz as she walked through the family room and she moved to the sway of it, dancing with an imaginary friend.

Radio etiquette was never to Jake Weller's liking.

Two straight days of vigorous outdoor activity coupled with a later-than-usual bedtime caused Dean to sleep through the six o'clock broadcast of Public Radio news, waking only when an extended arm felt an empty bed beside him.

Ricky Gervais has broken his award-winning streak, failing to scoop a top accolade for his radio show.

The courses are run in a friendly informal atmosphere by experienced radio amateurs.