Transmit

/trænzˈmɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to send or convey from one place to another

The radio tower can transmit signals across hundreds of miles.

to pass on a disease or infection

The virus can be easily transmitted from one person to another.

to communicate or make known

She was able to transmit her ideas clearly during the presentation.

to transfer energy or sound through a medium

The cable is designed to transmit electrical energy efficiently.

From Latin 'transmittere', where 'trans-' means 'across' and 'mittere' means 'to send'.

transmit data

To send information from one computer or system to another.

transmit a signal

To send out a signal, such as a radio wave.

transmit disease

To spread an illness from one person or organism to another.

transmission

The act of sending or conveying something.

transmitter

A device that sends signals.

transmissible

Able to be transmitted.

To share information quickly, especially in informal contexts.

We're transmitting plans for the weekend via group chat.

To tell a story or gossip.

She loves to transmit the latest office gossip.