transponder

/trænsˈpɑndər/ /trɑːnsˈpɒndər/

Meanings

noun

A radio or radar transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal

Examples :

"The airplane's transponder automatically sent its location back to air traffic control whenever it received a radar signal. "

Related Words

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

traffic noun

/ˈtɹæfɪk/

Pedestrians or vehicles on roads, or the flux or passage thereof.

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

response noun

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

transceiver noun

/trænˈsiːvər/ /trɑːnˈsiːvər/

A combined radio transmitter and receiver.

"The walkie-talkie uses a transceiver to both send and receive messages. "

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

transmits verb

/trænzˈmɪts/ /trænsˈmɪts/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The radio station transmits music across the city. "

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

airplane noun

/ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

"My dad took the airplane to visit his sister in another city. "

predetermined verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈtɝːrmɪnd/

To determine or decide in advance.

"The meeting time was predetermined by the manager, so everyone had to adjust their schedules. "

whenever adverb

/wəˈnɛvə/ /hwəˈnɛvɚ/

(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

"Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?"

location noun

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

A particular point or place in physical space.

"The location of the school library is on the second floor. "