program

Definitions

1. noun

   A planned set of activities.

   Examples

   • Our program for today's class includes swimming and jogging.
   • She joined a weekly training program.
2. noun

   A set of instructions that a computer follows.

   Examples

   • The program runs on both Linux and Windows.
   • She wrote a small program to sort the files.
3. noun

   A show on radio or television.

   Examples

   • Tonight's program was hosted by Johnny Carson.
   • The program aired live every Friday evening.
   ≈show
4. noun

   The main goals and plans of a party or leader.

   Examples

   • The candidate explained her program for the coming term.
   • The party's program focused on taxes and schools.
   ≈platform
5. noun

   A printed sheet that lists what happens at an event.

   Examples

   • The program listed the actors and the songs.
   • She kept the concert program as a souvenir.
   ≈playbill
6. noun

   A usual way of doing things.

   Examples

   • Come on, get with the program and finish the report.
   • He refused to follow the office program.
7. noun

   A set list of music chosen to be played.

   Examples

   • She set up a program of songs for the evening.
   • He saved a custom program for playback.
8. verb

   To give a machine instructions to do a job.

   Examples

   • He programmed the recorder to tape his favorite show.
   • She programmed the thermostat to cool the house at night.
9. verb

   To write computer code.

   Examples

   • I programmed a small game as a demo.
   • He learned to program in his first year of university.
10. verb

    To plan the schedule of an event.

    Examples

    • Mary will program Tuesday's events.
    • The committee programmed a full weekend of events.