{
    "term": "program",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You'll need to download and install the program on your computer."
                },
                {
                    "text": "To **run the program**, simply click the icon."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She uses a **computer program** to produce these maps."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The program creates simulations of real-life driving conditions."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There may be a bug in the program."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This program allows you to edit and catalogue digital photographs."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This program requires at least 24Mb of RAM."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a program for debugging"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Computers"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["computer", "software", "analysis"],
                "verb + program": ["run", "use", "create"],
                "program + verb": ["crash", "allow something", "contain something"],
                "program + noun": ["file"],
                "preposition": ["in a/​the program", "program for"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio",
            "sensetop": "program on somethingprogram about something",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a **TV/television/radio program**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a news program"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Did you see that program on India last night?",
                    "contextForm": "program on something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I watched a program about volcanoes.",
                    "contextForm": "program about something"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something",
            "sensetop": "program for somebodyprogram of somethingprogram to do something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the country's **nuclear weapons/space program**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We have recently **launched a** research **program**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Talk with your family doctor about **developing** a weight-loss **program**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **training program** for new staff members",
                    "contextForm": "program for somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The museum **runs** an art education **program** for inner-city children."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Our centers offer training **programs designed** for all types of athletes."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The government is **implementing a program** of reform.",
                    "contextForm": "program of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The college has initiated a program to improve student retention.",
                    "contextForm": "program to do something"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "a course of study",
            "sensetop": "program in something",
            "labels": "(especially North American English)British EnglishNorth American EnglishNorth American EnglishBritish EnglishNorth American English",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "**a school/an educational program**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a teacher education program"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The college offers a wide variety of **programs of study**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The department has **launched a** new **program** in creative writing.",
                    "contextForm": "program in something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She enrolled in a Master's program in American history."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The course leader outlined the program we would be following."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The foundation's online learning program brings the classroom to you."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a graduate program that focuses on a chosen profession"
                },
                {
                    "text": "an after-school science program that promotes science literacy"
                },
                {
                    "text": "students in an accredited journalism program"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "an organized order of performances or events",
            "sensetop": "program of something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical program."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a week-long program of lectures",
                    "contextForm": "program of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We're planning an exciting **program of events**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "What's the program for *(= what are we planning to do)* tomorrow?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "a thin book or piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a theater program"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her name doesn't appear in the concert program."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Select a cool program for woolen clothes."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": []
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈprəʊɡræm/",
                "audio": "pr/program/programme__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈprəʊɡræm/",
                "audio": "pr/program/program__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}