satellite

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das von einer größeren und mächtigeren Instanz abhängt oder ihr untergeordnet ist; häufig in technischem oder politischem Kontext verwendet.

An adjective describing something that is dependent on or subordinate to a larger, more powerful entity, often used in technical or political contexts.

1. Relating to a satelliteB2formal

   Describing something that is connected to or dependent on a larger, more important entity.

   Satelliten-

   • The company operates several satellite offices around the world.
   • They launched a satellite communication system.
   • The satellite dish receives signals from space.

   Synonymedependentperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Secondary or subordinateB2formal

   Describing something that is secondary or under the control of a larger entity.

   Neben- oder untergeordnet

   • The satellite state was heavily influenced by its larger neighbor.
   • The satellite campus offers fewer courses than the main university.
   • The satellite town grew rapidly due to its proximity to the capital.

   Synonymeancillaryauxiliarydependentsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

   Antonymedominantmainprimaryprincipalsuperior

• Himmelskörper, der einen größeren umkreist, oder künstliches Objekt, das in eine Umlaufbahn gebracht wurde, etwa für Kommunikation, Beobachtung oder Navigation.

A noun referring to an object that orbits a larger celestial body, or a human-made device placed in orbit for communication, observation, or navigation purposes.

1. B1formalscientific

   A natural object that orbits a planet or other celestial body.

   Satellit

   • The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.
   • Jupiter has over 90 known satellites.
   • Astronomers discovered a new satellite orbiting Saturn.

   Synonymemoon

2. Artificial objectB1formalscientific

   A man-made device placed into orbit around a planet or celestial body for communication, observation, or research.

   Satellit

   • The satellite transmits television signals across the globe.
   • Weather satellites help predict storms and hurricanes.
   • The company launched a new communications satellite into orbit.

   Synonymeorbiterspace probespacecraft

3. Follower or dependentB2formal

   A person or thing that follows or depends on another.

   Satellit

   • The small country was a satellite of the larger empire.
   • He acted as a satellite to the famous artist, always following his lead.
   • The organization operates as a satellite of the main corporation.

   Synonymeacolyteadherentdependentdisciplefollowerhanger-onminionretainer

   Antonymeindependentleader

• Etwas über einen Satelliten übertragen oder senden, oder sich als Satellit auf einer Umlaufbahn bewegen.

A verb meaning to transmit or broadcast via satellite, or to orbit as a satellite.

1. Orbit or revolve aroundB2formal

   To move in an orbit around a larger celestial body or object.

   Umkreisen

   • The moon satellites the Earth every 27 days.
   • The spacecraft will satellite the planet for two years.
   • Many artificial objects satellite our planet for communication purposes.

   Synonymecirclecircumnavigateencircleorbitrevolve around

2. Transmit via satelliteB2formal

   To broadcast or communicate using satellite technology.

   Über Satellit übertragen

   • The news channel satellites its signal across the globe.
   • They satellite the live concert to millions of viewers.
   • The company satellites data to remote research stations.

   Synonymebeambroadcastrelaytransmit