broadcast

verb
UK: /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
US: /ˈbrɔːdkæst/

  1. To send out a signal or program on television or radio.

    1. They broadcast the game live.
    2. The news channel will broadcast a special report tonight about the economic crisis and its consequences.

  2. To tell a lot of people something, especially something that should be a secret.

    1. Don't broadcast it around, but he's getting married.
    2. She doesn't want to broadcast her personal problems; she prefers to keep them private.

Synonyms

programme air show relay transmit
broadcast noun

  1. A television or radio program.

    1. Did you watch the broadcast last night?
    2. The evening broadcast will include a live interview with the author, discussing her new book.

  2. The act of transmitting a program or information by radio or television.

    1. The broadcast was interrupted by technical problems.
    2. Advances in technology have greatly improved the quality and reach of satellite broadcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "broadcast" in English means: To send out a signal or program on television or radio., To tell a lot of people something, especially something that should be a secret..

The phonetic transcription of "broadcast" is /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/ in British English and /ˈbrɔːdkæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "broadcast": programme, air, show, relay, transmit.

Example usage of "broadcast": "They broadcast the game live.". More examples on the page.