Engelsk

channel

gb/t͡ʃˈænəl/ us/t͡ʃˈænəl/
A2 Engelsk
~ 2000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 entity
1

television or radio station

A TV or radio station that sends shows or music to people.

Bruksmønster: [someone] watches [a channel]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'channel' with 'program'. A channel is the broadcaster; a program is a specific show.
Synonymer
station (Often used for radio or TV; less used for internet streaming services)
Antonymer
off-air (Refers to a station not currently broadcasting)
Ordkombinasjoner
change the channel |news channel |sports channel |subscribe to a channel
Temaer
media |entertainment |technology |communication |arts_entertainment
Eksempler
  • I switched to the news channel to catch the headlines.
  • They launched a new sports channel last month.
  • Her favorite channel plays classic movies all day.
  • Please change the channel, this show is boring.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I watch the music channel every day.
  • He likes the sports channel.
  • She changes the channel when she is bored.
  • This channel has many cartoons.
Verb B1 action
2

direct towards a goal

To send effort, money, or energy towards a goal or use.

Bruksmønster: to channel [something] into [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use 'send' instead of 'channel', but 'channel' suggests controlled and purposeful direction.
Synonymer
direct (More general; does not imply controlled flow like 'channel')
Antonymer
waste (To use resources carelessly instead of focusing them)
Ordkombinasjoner
channel funds |channel efforts |channel resources |channel anger
Temaer
business |self-improvement |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • We need to channel more funds into education.
  • She channeled her anger into her artwork.
  • The company is channeling resources into research and development.
  • He channels his energy into volunteering.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I channel my time into study.
  • She channels her money into her business.
  • He channels his energy into sports.
  • We channel our work into helping people.
Substantiv B1 entity
3

narrow water passage

A narrow part of the sea between two pieces of land.

Vanlig feil:
Some confuse 'channel' with 'canal'; a canal is man-made, while a channel can be natural.
Synonymer
strait ('Strait' is more formal and often used in geographic names)
Antonymer
land bridge (A strip of land connecting two areas instead of water separating them)
Ordkombinasjoner
cross the channel |shipping channel |navigable channel
Temaer
geography |nature |travel
Eksempler
  • The English Channel separates England from France.
  • Boats use the deep channel to reach the port.
  • They swam across the narrow channel between the islands.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The boat went through the channel.
  • We saw the channel from the hill.
  • The channel is between two lands.
Substantiv technical B2 entity
4

frequency band for communication

A set frequency used to send and get signals for TV, radio, or phones.

Synonymer
frequency band (More technical; refers specifically to range of frequencies)
Antonymer
noise (Unwanted signals that interfere with communication)
Ordkombinasjoner
communication channel |radio channel |Wi-Fi channel
Temaer
technology |communication
Eksempler
  • Set your walkie-talkie to the same channel as mine.
  • The router is operating on channel 6 to avoid interference.
  • Each TV station is assigned its own broadcast channel.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We talk on this radio channel.
  • The Wi-Fi uses this channel.
  • Change the channel to get better sound.
Substantiv B2 entity
5

route for transmission or distribution

A way or system that sends information or things from one place to another.

Synonymer
medium ('Medium' is broader and includes artistic forms)
Antonymer
blockage (Something that stops movement or transmission)
Ordkombinasjoner
sales channel |distribution channel |marketing channel
Temaer
business |communication |technology
Eksempler
  • Social media is an important marketing channel.
  • They sell their products through several distribution channels.
  • The organization provides aid through local channels.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We use email as a work channel.
  • Shops are one sales channel.
  • TV is a good news channel.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
channel
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈænəl/
US/t͡ʃˈænəl/
Stavelser og trykk
chan - nel (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (chan)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: channel
  • Plural: channels
Verb
  • Base: channel
  • 3rd Person Singular: channels
  • Present Participle: channeling, channelling
  • Past: channeled, channelled
  • Past Participle: channelled
Ordfamilie
Forms
channels noun channeling verb channelling verb channeled verb channelled verb
Viktige punkter
  • Irregular past participle: channelled Verb
Uttrykk

change the channel

1
/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə t͡ʃˈænəl/
fixed phrase

switch TV/radio stations

To choose a different TV or radio station by pressing a button or turning a control.

Eksempler
  • Can you change the channel? This show is boring.
  • He changed the channel to watch the football game instead.

channel one's energy into [something]

1
/t͡ʃˈænəl wˈʌnz ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

direct effort towards goal/activity

To use your energy and effort for one specific thing.

Eksempler
  • She channeled her energy into starting her own business.
  • He channels his energy into training for marathons.

channel surfing

1
/t͡ʃˈænəl sˈɚfɪŋ/
fixed phrase informal

switching stations repeatedly for content

Quickly changing TV channels many times to find something you like.

Eksempler
  • I spent an hour channel surfing before finding a good movie.
  • She enjoys channel surfing on lazy Sunday afternoons.

through official channels

1
/θɹˈu əfˈɪʃəl t͡ʃˈænəlz/
fixed phrase formal

using authorized procedures or routes

Following the correct and accepted way in an office, government, or group to do something.

Eksempler
  • All complaints must be made through official channels.
  • He applied for the permit through official channels.

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