Broadcasting Terms

noun a suppression or censorship of news or information

• The blackout was caused by a power grid failure.
• I missed the game because of the blackout last night.
• We had a blackout at the party and had to use candles for light.
• After the accident, he had a mental blackout and couldn't remember what happened.

verb to request someone to come to a particular place or to contact someone by phone

adverb in a way that involves requesting someone to come to a particular place or to contact someone by phone

• Please remember to call in to confirm your attendance at the meeting.
• Don't forget to call in and let us know if you're coming to the party.
• I'll call in sick tomorrow so we can go to the beach.
• Sometimes you just need to call in a favor from a friend.

noun a person who reports news for a newspaper, television, or radio station

• The correspondent from the New York Times reported on the latest developments in the Middle East.
• My friend works as a correspondent for a local news station.
• I heard that the celebrity gossip correspondent spilled the tea on the latest scandal.
• As a correspondent of truth, it is important to always verify sources before reporting.

noun A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepares news to be broadcast.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'journalist'.

adverb There is no applicable adverb for the word 'journalist'.

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun for the word 'journalist'.

preposition There is no applicable preposition for the word 'journalist'.

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction for the word 'journalist'.

interjection There is no applicable interjection for the word 'journalist'.

article There is no applicable article for the word 'journalist'.

• The journalist conducted thorough research before publishing the article.
• The journalist did a lot of digging before writing the story.
• That journalist really knows how to sniff out a good story.
• The journalist is like a detective, uncovering the truth behind every story.

noun The action or process of receiving something

• The reception for the new CEO was held in the grand ballroom of the hotel.
• The reception for the new teacher was a casual gathering in the school cafeteria.
• The reception for the party was lit, everyone had a great time.
• The novel received a mixed reception from critics and readers alike.

noun a state of readiness or support

verb to be ready or prepared to act or help

preposition to be near or beside

• The company will stand by its commitment to quality products.
• I'll stand by you no matter what happens.
• I'll always stand by my best friend, no matter what.
• She asked him to stand by her side during the difficult times.

noun news organization - a company or entity that gathers and disseminates news and information to the public

• The news organisation reported on the latest developments in the political landscape.
• I heard from the news organization that there will be a press conference tomorrow.
• Did you catch what the news org said about the scandal?
• The news organization is like a watchdog, keeping a close eye on important events.

noun a fact or condition that is actually true or existing; reality

• The report focused on the actualities of the current economic situation.
• Let's talk about the actualities of the project during our meeting.
• I don't want to hear any of your actualities right now.
• She painted a vivid picture of the actualities of life in her novel.

noun a labor union representing performers in the entertainment industry, including actors, singers, and dancers

• The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) is a union representing performers in the entertainment industry.
• I heard that AFTRA is negotiating better pay for actors in the upcoming film.
• AFTRA is like the backbone of the entertainment industry, always looking out for its members.
• Joining AFTRA was like stepping into a whole new world of opportunities for my acting career.