program
gb/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/ us/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
A2
English
~ 1700
program, szoftver, programoz, beprogramoz, műsor
NOUN
A2
1
program
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a program for [something]
The conference program includes several guest speakers.
A konferencia programjában több vendégelőadó is szerepel.
She enrolled in a fitness program to improve her health.
Beiratkozott egy fitneszprogramba, hogy javítson az egészségén.
The evening program features a famous jazz band.
Our school offers a special program for gifted students.
Learner examples
The TV program starts at eight.
A tévéműsor nyolckor kezdődik.
He is in a new English program.
Egy új angolprogramban vesz részt.
I like the music program on this station.
We have a sports program after school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'program' with 'programme', which is the British spelling.
Meaning
Planned series of activities
Collocations
training program
|school program
|concert program
|government program
Synonyms
schedule (Focuses more on specific times for events rather than the content or purpose.)
|
plan (More general; may not involve multiple events or activities.)
Antonyms
improvisation (Doing things without planning or preparation.)
Themes
events
|organization
|entertainment
|time
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A list or plan of things that will happen or be done.
A planned series of events, activities, or performances, often organized for a specific purpose.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
install/run [a/the] program
He wrote a program to sort the data automatically.
Írt egy programot, amely automatikusan rendezi az adatokat.
You need to install the latest program to access these features.
Telepítened kell a legújabb programot, hogy hozzáférj ezekhez a funkciókhoz.
This program can edit both text and images.
The antivirus program runs in the background.
Learner examples
I use a program to learn English.
Egy programot használok az angoltanuláshoz.
She made a new game program.
Készített egy új játékprogramot.
This program helps me draw pictures.
I run the program every day.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'program' (software) with 'app', which is a type of program but often for mobile devices.
Meaning
Computer software instructions
Collocations
write a program
|run a program
|install a program
|computer program
Synonyms
application (Often refers to software designed for end users, while 'program' can be more general.)
|
software (A broader term that includes programs and other digital tools.)
Antonyms
hardware (The physical parts of a computer, as opposed to the digital instructions.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|work
|education
Definition
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
A set of coded instructions that a computer follows to perform specific tasks.
VERB
B1
3
programoz
B1
beprogramoz
B2
Usage pattern:
to program [a computer/device] to [do something]
She programmed the thermostat to lower the heat at night.
Beprogramozta a termosztátot, hogy éjszaka lejjebb vegye a fűtést.
He learned how to program in Python last year.
Tavaly megtanult Pythonban programozni.
They programmed the website to display live updates.
You can program your phone to send reminders.
Learner examples
I can program my watch to show the date.
Be tudom programozni az órámat, hogy mutassa a dátumot.
He programs computers at his job.
A munkájában számítógépeket programoz.
We will program the lights to turn on at 6 PM.
She is learning how to program games.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'program' (verb) with 'plan', which does not involve giving digital instructions.
Meaning
Write instructions for device/system
Collocations
program a robot
|program software
|program settings
Synonyms
code (Informal in tech circles, focuses on the act of writing programming language.)
|
configure (Focuses on setting options rather than creating from scratch.)
Antonyms
erase (To remove all instructions from a device.)
Themes
technology
|automation
|work
|education
Definition
To write or set instructions for a computer or machine.
To create or input instructions that control how a machine or system operates.
NOUN
A2
4
műsor
A2
My favorite TV program is on tonight.
Ma este adják a kedvenc tévéműsoromat.
The radio program covers local news and music.
A rádióműsor helyi hírekkel és zenével foglalkozik.
They canceled the program due to low ratings.
The station introduced several new programs this season.
Learner examples
I watch this TV program every day.
Mindennap nézem ezt a tévéműsort.
That radio program plays good songs.
Az a rádióműsor jó zenéket játszik.
This is my favorite program.
The new program starts in one hour.
Meaning
Radio or TV show content
Collocations
TV program
|radio program
|favorite program
Synonyms
show (More informal and commonly used for entertainment media.)
Antonyms
advertisement (Commercial content instead of entertainment or informational programming.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A show on TV or radio.
A show or segment broadcast on television or radio.
Grammar
Dictionary form
program
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
US/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
Syllables & stress
pro - gram (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: program
- Plural: programs
Verb
- Base: program
- 3rd Person Singular: programs
- Present Participle: programing
- Past: programed
Word family
Forms
programs
noun
programing
verb
programed
verb
Core family
programming
noun B1
programmer
noun B1
Related words
programmable
adjective
reprogram
verb
Advanced or less common
programmatic
adjective
Expressions
program of study
1/pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm əv stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
Planned academic curriculum
A list of subjects and courses you take for a degree or certificate.
Examples
- The university offers a new program of study in environmental science.
- Her program of study includes both theory and practical work.
television program
1/tˈɛləvˌɪʒən pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
Show broadcast on TV
A show that you watch on TV.
Examples
- That television program has been popular for years.
- They are filming a new television program in our city.
training program
1/tɹˈeɪnɪŋ pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
Planned skill-teaching course
A plan with lessons and activities to help people learn skills for work or sports.
Examples
- The company offers a training program for new employees.
- She joined an online training program to improve her typing speed.
computer program
1/kəmpjˈutɚ pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
technical
Set of instructions for a computer
A list of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
Examples
- This computer program helps you edit photos.
- He designed a computer program that predicts the weather.
- He wrote a computer program to calculate taxes.
- This computer program is easy to use for beginners.