walkie-talkie

/'wɔ:ki'tɔ:ki/

Thân thiện

A child uses a walkie-talkie to talk to a friend in the backyard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small portable two-way radio: A walkie-talkie is a handheld, portable device that functions as both a radio receiver and transmitter, allowing for bidirectional voice communication over short to medium distances without the need for a central network infrastructure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The security guard used his walkie-talkie to report the incident.
  • Children playing in the backyard communicated with toy walkie-talkies.
  • During the hike, we carried a walkie-talkie to stay in contact with the rest of the group.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the walkie-talkie": To be actively using a walkie-talkie for communication.
  • The event coordinator is always on her walkie-talkie during the festival.
• "Walkie-talkie chatter": Refers to the constant, often fragmented, background communication heard over walkie-talkies.
  • The walkie-talkie chatter from the construction site was a constant hum.

Variants and Related Words

• Two-way radio: A more formal or technical term for a device that allows transmission and reception of radio signals.
• Handheld transceiver: A technical term emphasizing the device's combined transmitter and receiver functions in a portable form.

Synonyms

• Portable radio: Emphasizes the mobility and radio function.
• Handie-talkie: A less common, but historically related term for a handheld two-way radio.

Related Phrases

• "Over and out": A conventional phrase sometimes used humorously or in imitation of formal radio procedure to signify the end of a transmission on a walkie-talkie.
  • "I'll meet you at the north gate. Over and out."

Notes

• The term "walkie-talkie" is inherently informal and colloquial. It is commonly used in contexts like security, event management, outdoor recreation, and by children. In more formal or technical contexts (e.g., military, aviation, professional radio), specific model names or terms like "portable transceiver" or "two-way radio" are often preferred.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)

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