broadcast
gb/bɹˈɔdkˌæst/ us/bɹˈɔdkˌæst/
A2
English
~ 3900
közvetít, sugároz, adás, közvetítés, szétkürtöl, hangoztat, közzétesz, szórva vet, kiszór
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to broadcast [something] on [medium]
The station will broadcast the football match live on Saturday.
Az adó szombaton élőben közvetíti a futballmeccset.
They broadcast the president’s speech across all major networks.
Az elnök beszédét az összes jelentős csatornán közvetítették.
The company plans to broadcast a new drama series next month.
BBC Radio 4 will broadcast the concert tonight.
The news channel broadcast images from the scene immediately.
Learner examples
They will broadcast the game on TV.
A meccset a tévében fogják közvetíteni.
The radio will broadcast music all day.
A rádió egész nap zenét fog sugározni.
We broadcast the news every morning.
She will broadcast her show online.
The channel will broadcast a movie tonight.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broadcast' with 'publish'; 'publish' is for books, articles, or online posts, not live or scheduled audio/video transmissions.
Meaning
Transmit audio or video publicly
Collocations
broadcast live
|broadcast nationwide
|broadcast on television
|broadcast over the internet
|broadcast news
Synonyms
transmit (More technical; often used in telecommunications contexts beyond media.)
|
air (Informal media term, especially for television and radio.)
Antonyms
receive (Opposite in the sense of getting rather than sending a signal or program.)
Themes
media
|technology
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To send out sound or pictures to many people through TV, radio, or the internet.
To send out a program, message, or other content to the public via radio, television, or the internet.
NOUN
A2
2
adás
A2
közvetítés
B1
The news broadcast was interrupted by a weather warning.
A híradót időjárási figyelmeztetés szakította meg.
Last night’s broadcast attracted millions of viewers.
A tegnap esti adás több millió nézőt vonzott.
They repeated the broadcast later in the evening.
The live broadcast lasted for three hours.
That broadcast was watched around the world.
Learner examples
I heard the news on a radio broadcast.
Egy rádióadásban hallottam a híreket.
The TV broadcast was very interesting.
A tévéadás nagyon érdekes volt.
We watched a live broadcast of the concert.
The broadcast starts at 8 p.m.
She listened to a weather broadcast.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'broadcast' to mean 'channel'; a channel is the station, a broadcast is the specific program or transmission.
Meaning
Program sent to public via media
Collocations
live broadcast
|news broadcast
|television broadcast
|radio broadcast
Synonyms
program (General term for scheduled media content; not limited to live transmissions.)
|
show (Informal; refers more to entertainment than informational broadcasts.)
Antonyms
private recording (Not intended for public transmission.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|communication
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A show or message on TV, radio, or the internet for many people.
A radio, television, or internet program that is sent out for people to listen to or watch.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to broadcast [information/news] to [people/group]
She didn’t want to broadcast her problems to the whole office.
Nem akarta az egész irodában szétkürtölni a problémáit.
He broadcast his resignation on social media.
A közösségi médiában tette közzé a lemondását.
Stop broadcasting every detail of your life online.
They broadcast their engagement news to all their friends instantly.
Learner examples
He likes to broadcast his opinions online.
Szereti az interneten hangoztatni a véleményét.
She does not want to broadcast her bad news.
Nem akarja szétkürtölni a rossz hírt.
They broadcast their wedding date to everyone.
Do not broadcast my secret to other people.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'post'; while similar in social media contexts, 'broadcast' emphasizes wide reach and public sharing.
Meaning
Spread information widely
Collocations
broadcast a message
|broadcast your feelings
|broadcast personal details
Synonyms
announce (Usually formal or official; not necessarily as wide-reaching.)
|
publicize (Often used for promoting events or information; can imply deliberate marketing.)
Antonyms
conceal (To keep information secret instead of sharing it widely.)
Themes
communication
|social
|relationships
Definition
To tell a lot of people something, often something personal.
To tell many people something, especially personal or private information.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
4
szórva vet
C1
kiszór
B1
Usage pattern:
to broadcast [seeds/grain] over [area]
Farmers used to broadcast seed by hand before modern machinery.
A modern gépek megjelenése előtt a gazdák kézzel, szórva vetették el a magot.
They broadcast fertilizer across the field.
Kiszórták a műtrágyát az egész szántóföldre.
The gardener broadcast grass seed evenly over the lawn.
Learner examples
Farmers broadcast seeds in the field.
A gazdák szórva vetik el a magokat a szántóföldön.
He will broadcast grass seeds in his yard.
Szórva veti majd el a fűmagot az udvarán.
They broadcast seeds by hand.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this is a specialized agricultural meaning unrelated to media or information sharing.
Meaning
Scatter seeds over an area
Collocations
broadcast seed
|broadcast fertilizer
Synonyms
scatter (General term for throwing things loosely over an area; not limited to agriculture.)
Antonyms
plant in rows (Opposite method of sowing seeds in organized lines.)
Themes
agriculture
|nature
|daily_life
Definition
To throw seeds over a field so they land everywhere, not in lines.
To scatter seeds widely over an area rather than planting them in rows.
Grammar
Dictionary form
broadcast
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔdkˌæst/
US/bɹˈɔdkˌæst/
Syllables & stress
broad - cast (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: broadcast
- Plural: broadcasts
Verb
- Base: broadcast
- 3rd Person Singular: broadcasts
- Present Participle: broadcasting
- Past: broadcasted
- Past Participle: broadcast
Word family
Forms
broadcasts
noun
broadcasting
verb
broadcasted
verb
Core family
broadcaster
noun B2
Related words
rebroadcast
verb
Highlights
- Irregular past participle: broadcast Verb
Expressions
broadcast live
1/bɹˈɔdkˌæst lˈɪv/
fixed phrase
Send out program as it happens
To send out TV, radio, or online content while it is happening.
Examples
- They will broadcast live from the stadium at 8 p.m.
- The concert was broadcast live around the world.
live broadcast
2/lˈaɪv bɹˈɔdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
Program shown as it happens
A TV, radio, or online show that is sent out while it is happening.
Examples
- The awards ceremony will be shown in a live broadcast tonight.
- They watched a live broadcast of the parade from their phones.
news broadcast
3/njˈuz bɹˈɔdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
Program presenting current events
A TV, radio, or online show that tells people about recent events in the world.
Examples
- I heard about the storm on the morning news broadcast.
- Last night’s news broadcast covered the election results.