radio

• Die elektromagnetischen Wellen betreffend, die zur drahtlosen Übertragung von Signalen, insbesondere Ton oder Sprache, genutzt werden, etwa beim Hörfunk oder Funkverkehr.

Relating to electromagnetic waves used for communication, such as radio broadcasting or transmission.

1. Relating to radio broadcastingB1formal

   Connected with or used in radio transmission or broadcasting.

   Radio-

   • The radio station announced the news.
   • He works in radio advertising.
   • Radio signals were sent from the satellite.

   Synonymebroadcastwireless

2. Operated by radio wavesB2formal

   Powered or controlled by radio waves.

   Funkgesteuert

   • The radio-controlled car raced around the track.
   • Radio telescopes detect distant stars.
   • They used radio equipment for communication.

   Synonymewireless

• Gerät, das Radiosignale empfängt oder sendet, um Nachrichten, Musik oder andere Inhalte zu verbreiten oder zu empfangen; auch der Rundfunk selbst sowie die drahtlose Übertragung von Signalen.

A noun referring to a device that receives or transmits radio signals for communication, entertainment, or broadcasting.

1. Device for receiving broadcastsA1formal

   A device that receives radio signals and converts them into sound.

   Radio

   • She turned on the radio to listen to the news.
   • The car radio was playing classical music.
   • He bought a new digital radio for his kitchen.

   Synonymeradio receiverradio setreceivertunerwireless

2. Broadcast mediumA2formal

   The transmission of sound programs by radio waves for public reception.

   Rundfunk

   • Radio is still popular in rural areas.
   • The radio announced the emergency weather alert.
   • She works as a presenter on local radio.

   Synonymebroadcastingwireless

3. Radio communicationB1formaltechnical

   Wireless transmission of signals through radio waves, used for communication.

   Funkverkehr

   • The ship maintained radio contact with the coast guard.
   • Ham radio operators communicate worldwide.
   • Two-way radio is essential for security teams.

   Synonymeradiocommunicationwireless

• Verb, das die Übertragung oder den Empfang einer Nachricht mithilfe von Radiowellen oder Funkgeräten bezeichnet.

A verb meaning to communicate or transmit a message using radio waves or equipment.

1. Communicate by radioB1formal

   To send a message to someone using radio equipment.

   Funkkontakt aufnehmen

   • The pilot radioed the control tower for permission to land.
   • They radioed ahead to inform the base of their arrival.
   • The ship radioed a distress signal during the storm.

   Synonymebroadcastrelaysendsignaltransmit