radar

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BrE /ˈreɪ.dər/ AmE /ˈreɪ.dər/

noun en → es

1 DETECTION DEVICE [singular] B1

a device that uses radio waves to detect the presence, direction, or distance of aircraft, ships, etc.

radares

  • radar system

Collocations radar system · radar detection

  • The plane was detected by radar.

    El avión fue detectado por radar.

2 ABBR [singular] B2

(Radio Detection And Ranging) a system for detecting the presence, direction, or distance of aircraft, ships, etc., using radio waves.

radares (abreviatura)

  • radar technology

Collocations radar technology · radar surveillance

  • Modern radar systems can detect objects at great distances.

    Los sistemas de radar modernos pueden detectar objetos a grandes distancias.

3 METAPHOR [singular] C1

a way of finding out about something or someone, especially when you are not aware that it is happening.

detector, sistema de detección (metafórico)

  • radar for

Collocations radar for talent · radar for opportunities

  • She has a radar for finding new talent.

    Ella tiene un detector para encontrar nuevos talentos.