programme
[noun]
Synonyms:
- schedule, agenda, curriculum, line-up, list, listing, order of events, plan, syllabus, timetable
- show, broadcast, performance, presentation, production

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English Thesaurus: list, checklist, short list/shortlist, register, programme, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. pro‧gramme¹ S1 W1 British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm $ ˈproʊ-/ noun [countable]

1. PLAN a series of actions which are designed to achieve something important:
the US space program
programme to do something
a United Nations programme to control the spread of AIDS
programme of
a programme of economic reforms

2. TELEVISION/RADIO something that you watch on television or listen to on the radio:
What’s your favourite television programme?
news and current affairs programmes
programme about/on
There’s a programme about killer whales next.
see/watch a programme

3. EDUCATION American English a course of study:
Stanford University’s MBA program
a research program

4. IMPROVEMENTS actions that have been planned to keep something in good condition or improve something:
a new fitness programme

5. PLAY/CONCERT a small book or piece of paper that gives information about a play, concert etc and who the performers are:
a theatre programme

6. LIST OF EVENTS a series of planned activities or events, or a list showing what order they will come in
programme for
What’s the programme for tomorrow?
programme of
a programme of exhibitions throughout the year

7. MACHINE a series of actions done in a particular order by a machine such as a washing machine:
The light goes off when it finishes the programme.

8. get with the program spoken informal especially American English used to tell someone to pay attention to what needs to be done, and to do it
⇒ program¹

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. programme² British English, program American English verb [transitive]

1. to set a machine to operate in a particular way
programme something to do something
I’ve programmed the video to come on at ten. ⇒ program²

2. be programmed if a person or an animal is programmed socially or biologically to do something, they do it without thinking
be programmed to do something
All birds of this species are programmed to build their nests in the same way.

3. to arrange for something to happen as part of a series of planned events or activities:
What’s programmed for this afternoon?

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

programme
noun
I. plan of things to do
ADJ. ambitious | comprehensive, major, massive, radical, wide-ranging a comprehensive programme of economic reform
modest | long-term | regular | varied a varied programme of entertainment
pilot The pilot programme of vaccination proved successful.
party, political | government | collaborative, joint joint programmes between government and industry
action, development, improvement, modernization, privatization, research | economic, expenditure, investment, recovery Mr Brown called for a national recovery programme.
austerity, closure, cost-cutting | aid, assistance, relief, welfare | assessment, testing | degree, education, educational, literacy, training students enrolled on the two-year MA degree programme
care, health a community care programme for psychiatric patients
exercise, weight-loss | breeding, building, conservation, defence Female seals are needed for the breeding programme.
VERB + PROGRAMME agree (on), develop, draw up, establish, organize, plan, set up | outline The course leader outlined the programme we would be following.
carry out, implement, launch, run | expand | offer The college offers a wide variety of programmes of study.
finance, fund How is the programme to be financed?
embark on, undertake | enrol on | follow | complete | disrupt Renewed fighting disrupted the relief programme.
PROGRAMME + VERB aim to, be aimed at sb/sth, be designed to The programme aims to increase employment.
include sth, involve sb/sth | offer sth, provide sth
PREP. in a/the ~, on the/your ~ What's on your programme today (= What are your plans)?
~ for What's the programme for (= What are we going to do) tomorrow?
~ of a programme of study
PHRASES the aim/objective/purpose of a programme

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

programme
II. radio/televsion show
ADJ. radio, television/TV | current affairs, documentary, factual, news | comedy | educational | children's | cookery, wildlife, religious, etc. | phone-in
VERB + PROGRAMME see, watch | listen to | record | do, make | host, present a phone-in programme hosted by Freddie Greenan
broadcast, screen, show
PREP. in a/the ~ In today's programme, we'll be giving you advice on how to manage your money.
on a/the ~ He appeared on the programme last night.
~ about/on I saw a good programme on owls last night.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

programme
III. booklet for a play/concert/event
ADJ. concert, theatre | match, race
PREP. in the ~ Her name doesn't appear in the concert programme.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

programme
IV. order of events
ADJ. exciting, interesting | musical, sporting
VERB + PROGRAMME arrange, draw up, plan, organize planning an exciting programme of activities
PROGRAMME + VERB include sth
PREP. ~ of a programme of 17th century music

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

programme

an economic programme
The party did not have a clear economic programme.
a development programme
This project is a central part of the development programme for the area.
a reform programme
After the elections, they embarked on an ambitious reform programme.
an expansion programme
The company’s aggressive expansion program will double the size of the chain in the next four years.
a building programme
We will continue with our hospital building programme.
a spending programme
The government’s spending programme is the subject of vigorous debate.
the space programme (=for sending vehicles into space)
He was involved in the Soviet space programme.
a major/massive programme
A major programme of modernisation is transforming public transport in London.
an ambitious programme
The European Community embarked on an ambitious programme of research.
embark on/launch a programme (=start it)
The company has embarked on an expansion programme.
carry out a programme (also implement a programme formal)
They attempted to implement a programme of reform.
a television programme (also a TV programme informal)
There aren't many good TV programmes on an the moment.
a radio programme
I was once interviewed for a radio programme.
a cookery/wildlife/news etc programme
More and more people are watching cookery programmes on TV.
watch a programme
She was watching a wildlife programme.
see a programme
Did you see that programme last night about crocodiles?
listen to a programme
A lot of people listen to that programme on the way to work.
hear a programme
I heard an interesting programme on the radio yesterday.
present a programme British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts)
At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
appear on a programme
I was invited to appear on a TV programme.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

list a set of names, places, jobs you need to do etc, which are written one below the other:
Henry’s name wasn’t on the list.
She made a list of the people she wanted to invite to the wedding.
Could I have a list of hotels in Bournemouth and the surrounding area?
I forgot to bring my shopping list with me.
checklist a list of things you need or things you have to do which you keep in order to help you remember them:
Use a checklist when visiting properties to buy, so that you keep a record of which features you liked and didn’t like.
I made a checklist of things I needed to do before the holiday.
short list/shortlist a list of the most suitable people for a job or prize, chosen from a larger group of people:
Her name is on the shortlist for the Booker Prize.
You were lucky to even get onto the shortlist.
A shortlist is drawn up, from which the successful candidate will be chosen.
register an official list containing the names of all the people, organizations, or things of a particular type:
a register of qualified translators
a civil register of births, deaths, and marriages
Make sure your name is on the electoral register (=the official list of people who can vote).
programme British English, program American English a list of all the activities or events that have been planned, especially one that shows when each event will happen:
First on the programme is a speech by the organizer, Mrs Jenkins.
A spectacular program of exhibitions, displays and competitions has been planned.
Because of bad weather, our programme of events has had to be changed slightly.
agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting:
Have you got a copy of the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
the next item on the agenda
The fuel crisis will be at the top of the agenda for today’s board meeting.
index an alphabetical list of names and subjects at the back of a book, that shows which page they are mentioned on:
It’s a lot quicker if you use the index.
I looked up his name in the index.
inventory a list of everything in a house, factory, or shop, written so that you know exactly what is there:
Some of the things in the shop were not listed in the inventory.
The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment.
⇒ make an inventory:
She made an inventory of everything in the apartment.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

plan a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail:
Leaders outlined a plan to end the fighting.
plot/conspiracy a secret plan to do something bad or illegal, made by a group of people:
There was a plot to assassinate the President.
a terrorist conspiracy
scheme British English an official plan that is intended to help people:
The government has introduced a new scheme to help young people find work.
strategy a carefully designed plan which is intended to achieve a particular purpose over a long period of time:
the company’s business strategy
The government’s economic strategy has been criticized by many experts.
We need to develop effective strategies for combating the sale of counterfeit goods.
initiative a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular aim:
a peace initiative
a major new initiative to tackle street crime
policy a plan that members of a government, political party, company etc agree on, that states how they intend to deal with a particular subject or problem:
the government’s immigration policy
It’s company policy to allow people to work from home.
programme British English, program American English a series of activities that a government or organization organizes, which aims to achieve something important and will continue for a long time:
a five-year programme which will create 2000 new jobs
federal programs for low-income housing

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

programme British English, program American English /ˈprəʊɡræm/ something that you watch on television, or listen to on the radio:
What’s your favourite television programme?
I watched an interesting programme about Egypt last night.
show /ʃəʊ/ a programme on television or the radio, especially an informal one in which people talk together, take part in a game etc:
a late-night talk show
game shows
She hosts a weekly call-in radio show called ‘Got a question?’
documentary /ˌdɒkjɑˈmentəri◂ $ ˌdɑːk-/ a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science, or social problems:
a documentary about homeless people
a 50-minute television documentary
soap opera/soap /ˈsəʊp ˌɒpərə $ -ˌɑː-, səʊp/ a television or radio programme that tells an imaginary story about a group of people and their lives, and is often broadcast regularly for many years:
the Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’
the huge success of television soaps
sitcom /ˈsɪtkɒm $ -kɑːm/ an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people:
the American sitcom ‘Friends’
reality TV television programmes that show real people in funny situations or situations in which they must compete with each other. Often the people are filmed continuously for weeks or months:
the reality TV show ‘Big Brother’
The trouble with reality TV is that a lot of the time it’s really boring.
webcast a programme, event etc that is broadcast on the Internet:
Universities may record and broadcast some lectures as webcasts.
podcast a file of recorded sound and sometimes pictures that you can download from the Internet:
The interview is available as a podcast.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

schedule a detailed plan of what someone is going to do and when they will do it, especially someone important:
He has a very busy schedule.
The President’s schedule includes a two-day visit to St Petersburg.
timetable British English, schedule American English a written list that shows the exact times when something will happen, for example when planes or buses leave, or when classes at school take place:
The timetable said there was another train at 6.15.
According to the class schedule, English 104 is at 10 am in Royce Hall.
programme British English, program American English a plan that shows the order of activities at a ceremony, sports meeting, public event etc:
Who is organizing the conference programme?
the next event on the program
agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting:
Attached is the agenda for the budget committee meeting.
the final item on the agenda
timeline a plan for when things will happen or how long you think something will take – used especially in business English:
The timeline for the project is less than six months from start to finish.
What is the usual timeline from the sale of a house to the day you can move in?
itinerary a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey, usually with the date or time that you will be there:
The Travel Pack includes a detailed itinerary, maps, and a travel guide.
Let me know your itinerary when you know it.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

stage the raised area on which the actors, musicians etc perform:
He came on stage to rapturous applause.
The band will appear live on stage for the first time in three years.
the stalls British English, the orchestra American English the lower level of seats:
He had a seat in the stalls.
We paid $100 for a seat in the orchestra.
the circle British English, the balcony the higher level of seats:
They were sitting in the balcony.
the orchestra pit the space below the stage where the musicians sit:
The actress fell into the orchestra pit.
box office the place in a theatre where you buy tickets:
Collect your tickets at the box office.
programme British English, program American English a small book that you buy when you go to the theatre that gives information about the play and the performers:
His name is not in the programme.
Do you want me to buy you a program?
interval British English, intermission BrE formal and American English a short period of time between the parts of a play or show when the audience can talk or have a drink:
We got a drink in the interval.

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