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satellite

UK
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/

Translations

satellitenoun
satellites
pl
UK
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
The Earth has one natural satellite, the Moon.
La Terre a un satellite naturel, la Lune.
satelliteEn politique et en géopolitique.
During the Cold War, many Eastern European countries were considered Soviet satellites.
Pendant la guerre froide, de nombreux pays d’Europe de l’Est étaient considérés comme des satellites soviétiques.
satellitePour une entreprise ou une organisation dépendante.
The tech giant has several satellite companies that focus on different aspects of innovation.
Le géant technologique possède plusieurs sociétés satellites qui se concentrent sur différents aspects de l’innovation.
Additional translations
satellitePour un subalterne ou un suiveur dans un entourage puissant.
Synonyms
moon
spacecraft
orbiter
probe
sattelite
artificial satellite
satelliteverb
satellited
Past Simple
satellited
Past Participle
satelliting
Gerund
UK
/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
US
/ˈsæt̬.əl.aɪt/
Used, chiefly in technical contexts, to mean 'to transmit via satellite' or 'to place in orbit as a satellite'.
satelliserSens technique : mettre en orbite un objet artificiel.
The agency plans to satellite a new weather probe next year.
L’agence prévoit de satelliser une nouvelle sonde météorologique l’an prochain.
Additional translations
diffuser par satelliteSens de diffusion ou transmission.
Synonyms
orbit
circle
revolve (around)
encircle
circumnavigate
ring
go around
circumambulate
skirt
surround
satelliteadjective
more satellite
Comp.
most satellite
Super.
UK
/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
satelliteEmployé surtout pour une fonction secondaire ou dépendante.
The satellite office was responsible for handling all regional inquiries.
Le bureau satellite était chargé de traiter toutes les demandes régionales.
satellitaireSurtout dans le domaine des télécommunications et de la diffusion.
Satellite television brought international news to the remote village.
La télévision satellitaire a apporté les informations internationales au village isolé.
Synonyms
subsidiary
subordinate
dependent
auxiliary
ancillary
peripheral
attendant
orbiting
orbital
client
puppet
vassal

Definitions

satellitenoun
A celestial body that orbits a planet; a moon.
The Earth has one natural satellite, the Moon.
An artificial object placed in orbit around the Earth or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
The weather satellite provided crucial data for the forecast.
A country or region that is politically and economically dominated or controlled by another more powerful country.
During the Cold War, many Eastern European countries were considered Soviet satellites.
A smaller company or organization that is controlled by or dependent on a larger one.
The tech giant has several satellite companies that focus on different aspects of innovation.
A subordinate, follower, or attendant of a powerful person; a hanger-on.
The king surrounded himself with satellites eager to win his favor.
satelliteverb
To transmit or broadcast (a signal, programme, etc.) by means of an orbiting satellite.
The network satellited the live concert to viewers around the world.
To place or launch (an artificial object) into orbit as a satellite.
The agency plans to satellite a new weather probe next year.
satelliteadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a satellite, especially in terms of its function or role as a secondary or dependent entity.
The satellite office was responsible for handling all regional inquiries.
Transmitted, delivered, or received by means of an artificial satellite.
Satellite television brought international news to the remote village.
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