radio

name

1. A surname.

noun

Etymology: Short for radiotelegraphy.

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

   “send a message by radio”

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

   “(of a song, person, etc.) to be on the radio”

   “(of a song, etc.) to play on/be played on/get played on/come on the radio”

3. A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
4. A device that can transmit radio signals.
5. The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

verb

Etymology: Short for radiotelegraphy.

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

   “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.”

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

   ““Could you call them here? I'd like to talk to them. Or if they're out in the field, radio them in.””

   “When I told him that they weren't back yet, he asked if we could radio them back early […] Radioing them in was fine with me.”