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