radio

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
  2. Noun.  (countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.
  4. Noun.  (Internet, uncountable) The continuous broadcasting of sound recordings via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive, transitive) To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

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