programme
programme
(proʊgræm )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense programmes , present participle programming , past tense, past participle programmed regional note: in AM, use program
1. countable noun
A programme of actions or events is a series of actions or events that are planned to be done.
The general argued that the nuclear programme should still continue.
The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.
2. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
A television or radio programme is something that is broadcast on television or radio.
...a series of TV programmes on global environment.
...local news programmes.
3. countable noun
4. verb
When you programme a machine or system, you set its controls so that it will work in a particular way.
Parents can programme the machine not to turn on at certain times. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
[Also VERB noun]5. verb [usually passive]
