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Programme

UK /["/ˈprəʊɡræm/"]/US /["/ˈprəʊɡræm/"]/

Definition

something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio

In simple words: A plan of activities or events.

Examples

  • I signed up for a new fitness programme at the gym.
  • The conference programme includes several keynote speakers.
  • She is studying a computer programme to learn how to code.
  • We watched a television programme about wildlife conservation.
  • The school offers an exchange programme for students.
  • He is part of a research programme at the university.
  • The charity organised a community programme to help the homeless.
  • I need to update the programme on my laptop.

Usage notes

Use 'programme' for formal contexts like instructions or schedules. In informal settings, 'plan' might be more common. Avoid using in casual conversations unless referring to a specific event.

Grammar pattern

verb + programme (e.g., "to create a programme")

Memory hint

Think of 'programme' as a 'pro-gram' for planned events.

Collocations

  • radio
  • television
  • TV
  • see
  • watch
  • listen to
  • in a/​the programme
  • on a/​the programme
  • programme about
  • ambitious
  • innovative
  • broad
  • agree
  • agree on
  • develop
  • aim to
  • allow (somebody) something
  • be aimed at somebody/​something
  • in a/​the programme
  • on the/​your programme
  • programme for
  • the aim of a programme
  • the objective of a programme
  • the purpose of a programme
  • exciting
  • interesting
  • musical
  • arrange
  • draw up
  • plan
  • consist of something
  • include something
  • programme of
  • a programme of events
  • concert
  • theatre/​theater
  • match
  • in the programme

Synonyms

  • line-up

Antonyms

  • disorganization
  • chaos
  • confusion

Common mistakes

  • Confused with American English 'program' for software.
  • Spelling errors: 'programe' without the 'm'.
  • Using 'programme' incorrectly in a computer context.