ˈchat show noun [countable] British English a television or radio show on which people talk about themselves in reply to questions
Synonym : talk show American English:
a TV chat show host (=person who asks the questions on the show) [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them:
Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.flash to show something to someone very quickly:
‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc:
If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts:
Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before:
The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people:
A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly. There’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.guide/take somebody through something to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated:
The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business. A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.a TV/television/radio show What’s your favourite TV show?a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) It’s been a popular game show for years.a chat show British English,
a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.a news show especially AmE: the morning news showappear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.host a show (
also present a show British English)
(=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) He presents his own talk show on ITV.watch a show People of all ages watch the show.the star of the show Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲