programme

programme
[[t]pro͟ʊgræm[/t]]
♦
programmes, programming, programmed
1) N-COUNT: usu with supp A programme of actions or events is a series of actions or events that are planned to be done.

The general argued that the nuclear programme should still continue...

The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.

2) N-COUNT: oft n N A television or radio programme is something that is broadcast on television or radio.

...a series of TV programmes on global environment.

...local news programmes.

3) N-COUNT A theatre or concert programme is a small book or sheet of paper which gives information about the play or concert you are attending.
4) VERB When you programme a machine or system, you set its controls so that it will work in a particular way.

[V n to-inf] Parents can programme the machine not to turn on at certain times. [Also V n]

5) VERB: usu passive If a living creature is programmed to behave in a particular way, they are likely to behave in that way because of social or biological factors that they cannot control.

[be V-ed to-inf] We are all genetically programmed to develop certain illnesses. [Also be V-ed]


English dictionary. 2008.

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Synonyms:
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