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{ "term": "programme", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio", "sensetop": "programme about somethingprogramme on something", "labels": "(British English)(North American English)(especially British English)(especially North American English)(especially North American English)(especially British English)(especially North American English)(British English)(British English)(British English)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a news programme" }, { "text": "a TV/television/radio programme" }, { "text": "What time is that programme on?" }, { "text": "I **watched a programme** about volcanoes.", "contextForm": "programme about something" }, { "text": "Did you see that programme on India last night?", "contextForm": "programme on something" }, { "text": "a programme on BBC1" }, { "text": "He appeared on the programme last night." }, { "text": "In today's programme, we'll be giving you advice on how to manage your money." }, { "text": "She presents a news programme on Channel 4." }, { "text": "Which programme do you want to watch?" } ], "topics": ["TV, radio and news"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["radio", "television", "TV"], "verb + programme/program": ["see", "watch", "listen to"], "preposition": [ "in a/the programme", "on a/the programme", "programme about" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something", "sensetop": "programme for somebodyprogramme of somethingprogramme to do something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the country's **nuclear weapons/space programme**" }, { "text": "We have recently **launched a** research **programme**." }, { "text": "The zoo **runs** several breeding **programmes**." }, { "text": "a **training programme** for new staff", "contextForm": "programme for somebody" }, { "text": "Our centres offer training **programmes designed** for all types of athletes." }, { "text": "The government is **implementing a programme** of reform.", "contextForm": "programme of something" }, { "text": "The college has initiated a programme to improve student retention.", "contextForm": "programme to do something" }, { "text": "Female seals are needed for the breeding programme." }, { "text": "He is coordinating a Europe-wide research programme into treatments for prostate cancer." }, { "text": "The Department of Health is implementing a national screening programme." }, { "text": "How is the programme to be financed?" }, { "text": "Renewed fighting disrupted the relief programme." }, { "text": "Support is provided through the community outreach programme." }, { "text": "The company began a major cost-cutting programme which involved 1 700 job losses." }, { "text": "The government says it will scrap all of its nuclear programmes." }, { "text": "The pilot programme of vaccination proved successful." }, { "text": "large-scale screening programmes of newborns" }, { "text": "The programme aims to increase employment." }, { "text": "a community care programme for psychiatric patients" }, { "text": "a diabetes treatment programme" }, { "text": "an exercise programme targeting those weak points" }, { "text": "joint programmes between government and industry" }, { "text": "The new programme is designed to encourage investment in the region." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["ambitious", "innovative", "broad"], "verb + programme/program": ["agree", "agree on", "develop"], "programme/program + verb": [ "aim to", "allow (somebody) something", "be aimed at somebody/something" ], "preposition": [ "in a/the programme", "on the/your programme", "programme for" ], "phrases": [ "the aim of a programme", "the objective of a programme", "the purpose of a programme" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a course of study", "sensetop": "programme in something", "labels": "(especially North American English)British EnglishNorth American EnglishNorth American EnglishBritish EnglishNorth American English", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**a school/an educational programme**" }, { "text": "The college offers a wide variety of **programmes of study**." }, { "text": "She enrolled in a Master's programme in American history.", "contextForm": "programme in something" }, { "text": "The course leader outlined the programme we would be following." }, { "text": "The foundation's online learning programme brings the classroom to you." }, { "text": "a graduate programme that focuses on a chosen profession" }, { "text": "an after-school science programme that promotes science literacy" }, { "text": "students in an accredited journalism programme" } ], "topics": ["Education"] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "an organized order of performances or events", "sensetop": "programme of something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical programme." }, { "text": "a week-long programme of lectures", "contextForm": "programme of something" }, { "text": "We're planning an exciting **programme of events**." }, { "text": "What's the programme for *(= what are we going to do)* tomorrow?" }, { "text": "The programme of events also includes a parade and poetry recitations." }, { "text": "We're planning an exciting programme of activities." }, { "text": "a programme of 17th-century music" }, { "text": "a varied programme of entertainment" } ], "synonyms": "line-up", "collocations": { "adjective": ["exciting", "interesting", "musical"], "verb + programme/program": ["arrange", "draw up", "plan"], "programme/program + verb": [ "consist of something", "include something" ], "preposition": ["programme of"], "phrases": ["a programme of events"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "a thin book or a piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "a theatre programme" }, { "text": "Her name doesn't appear in the concert programme." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["concert", "theatre/theater", "match"], "preposition": ["in the programme"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine", "examples": [ { "text": "Select a cool programme for woollen clothes." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈprəʊɡræm/", "audio": "pr/programme/programme__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈprəʊɡræm/", "audio": "pr/programme/programme__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "early 17th cent. (in the sense ‘written notice’): via late Latin from Greek programma, from prographein ‘write publicly’, from pro ‘before’ + graphein ‘write’." }