program

noun
UK: /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
US: /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

  1. A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

    1. I use a program to write texts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new program allows users to easily manage their photo collections. [ ] [ ]

  2. A planned series of events or activities designed to achieve a specific goal.

    1. We have a program for the summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company launched a program to improve employee health and well-being. [ ] [ ]

  3. A show on television or radio.

    1. I watch a program every night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you see that program about the wildlife in Africa last night? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

plan schedule routine system application software
program transitive-verb

  1. To provide a computer with instructions to perform a task.

    1. I program computers at work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She learned to program in Python during her free time at university. [ ] [ ]

  2. To plan or organize something such as an event or activity.

    1. They program events for the festival. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school programs many different activities for the children each term. [ ] [ ]

  3. To train someone to behave in a certain way.

    1. They program children very early. [ ] [ ]
    2. Society often programs people to believe certain things about success. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "program" in English means: A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do., A planned series of events or activities designed to achieve a specific goal., A show on television or radio..

The phonetic transcription of "program" is /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ in British English and /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "program": plan, schedule, routine, system, application, software.

Example usage of "program": "I use a program to write texts.". More examples on the page.