Meaning & Definition of word "Rebroadcast"
Rebroadcast
/ˌriːˈbrɔːdkæst/
noun:
- 1. A repeat broadcast of a program or signal.
- Example: The rebroadcast of the championship game attracted millions of viewers.
verb:
- 1. To broadcast again, especially over the same or a different channel.
- Example: The radio station decided to rebroadcast the interview with the author due to popular demand.
- 2. To transmit a program or signal that was previously broadcast.
- Example: The documentary was so popular that the network chose to rebroadcast it during prime time.
Etymology
●The prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with 'broadcast', which comes from the act of transmitting signals.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rebroadcast rights:
The legal permission to rebroadcast a program.
rebroadcast signal:
The signal that is sent out again during a rebroadcast.
rebroadcast network:
A network dedicated to transmitting rebroadcasts of programs.
Related Words
broadcast:
The act of transmitting audio or video content to a dispersed audience.
stream:
To transmit or receive data (especially video and audio) over the internet in real-time.
Slang Meanings of rebroadcast
Meaning: Re-doing a broadcast
● Example Sentence: Did you catch the rebroadcast? I missed it the first time.
Meaning: Playing something again for wider access
● Example Sentence: They're rebroadcasting the game on cable tonight.