disc-jockey

/'disk,dʤɔki/ Cách viết khác : (disc-jockey) /'sisk,dʤɔki/

Thân thiện

He works as a disc-jockey at a local radio station.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To work as a disc jockey; to select and play recorded music, typically on the radio or at a club, often with commentary.

Usage

• The verb "disc-jockey" describes the action of performing the job of a DJ. It is often used in the continuous form ("disc-jockeying") or as a gerund.
• Example: He enjoys disc-jockeying at local events on Saturdays.

Examples

• Verb:
  • She learned to disc-jockey during her college radio days.
  • They hired him to disc-jockey their wedding reception.

Advanced Usage

• "to disc-jockey a set/party/show": To perform the role of DJ for a specific event or time period.
  • She was asked to disc-jockey the prime-time slot on the radio station.

Variants and Related Words

• Disc jockey (noun): The person who selects and plays recorded music. Often abbreviated as DJ.
  • The disc jockey played all the latest hits.
• DJ (verb/noun): A common abbreviation used both as a noun and a verb.
  • He will DJ at the club tonight.

Synonyms

• Spin records (idiomatic, slightly dated): To play music as a DJ.
• MC (Master of Ceremonies): While often involving speaking, an MC at a music event may also perform functions similar to a DJ.

Phrasal Verbs

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Verb

1. comment on music to be played
   • He has a job disk-jockeying on the weekend

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disk-jockey
• DJ