program

S2 W2

BrE /ˈprəʊɡræm/ AmE /ˈproʊɡræm/

noun, verb, adjective en → es

1 COMPUTER [uncountable] B2

a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

programa, software

  • computer program

Collocations computer program · software program

  • The company has developed a new computer program.

    La empresa ha desarrollado un nuevo programa de computadora.

2 TV/RADIO [countable] B1

a show or series of shows on television or radio

programa, emisión

  • television/radio program

Collocations TV program · radio program

  • She was a regular on the TV program.

    Era una asidua en el programa de televisión.

1 PLAN [countable] B2

a plan or proposal for doing something

programa, proyecto

  • health/education program

Collocations health program · education program

  • The government has launched a new health program.

    El gobierno ha lanzado un nuevo programa de salud.

2 ORGANIZE [transitive] B1

to organize or arrange something according to a plan

programar, organizar

  • T + obj

Collocations program an event · organize a meeting

  • We need to program the schedule for next week.

    Necesitamos organizar el horario para la próxima semana.

1 TEACH [transitive] B2

to teach someone a subject or skill by following a plan of study

enseñar, instruir

  • T + obj

Collocations program someone in computer science · teach someone a skill

  • She programs children in basic computer skills.

    Ella enseña a los niños habilidades básicas de computadora.

2 CONTROL [transitive] B1

to control or operate something using a program

programar, controlar

  • T + obj

Collocations program a machine · control a device

  • He programmed the robot to do the work.

    Él programó el robot para hacer el trabajo.

1 SCHEDULE [transitive] B2

to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or place

programar, planificar

  • T + obj

Collocations program an event · schedule a meeting

  • We need to program the conference for next month.

    Necesitamos planificar la conferencia para el próximo mes.

2 TEACH [transitive] B2

to teach someone a subject or skill by following a program of study

enseñar, instruir

  • T + obj

Collocations program someone in computer science · teach someone a skill

  • She programs children in basic computer skills.

    Ella enseña a los niños habilidades básicas de computadora.