satellite

UK
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/

Traduzioni

satellitenoun
satellites
pl
UK
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/
The satellite orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.
Спутник облетает Землю каждые 90 минут.
The country is considered a satellite of the larger neighboring nation.
Эта страна считается сателлитом более крупной соседней нации.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
спутниковая антенна
искусственный спутник
Sinonimi
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'.
satelliteadjective
more satellite
Comp.
most satellite
Super.
UK
/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
US
/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/
The satellite dish provides access to numerous channels.
Спутниковая антенна обеспечивает доступ к многочисленным каналам.

Definizioni

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.