CEFR B2
radar
noun
Meaning
A system that uses radio waves to detect objects and determine their distance, speed, and direction.
Examples
- The pilot relied on radar to navigate through the thick fog.
- Air traffic controllers monitor the skies using radar.
Synonyms: detection, surveillance, locator
Phrases for radar
Natural phrases and collocations with radar. See examples, avoid awkward combinations, and learn how to use radar in context. A system that uses radio waves to detect objects and determine their distance, speed, and direction.
Common patterns
Use these patterns to build complete sentences, not just isolated word combinations.
- on radar (prepositional phrase): Being noticed or considered, especially by important people.
Her innovative ideas have finally put her on the radar of the CEO.
- detect by radar (collocation): To find or discover something using radar technology.
The ship was detected by radar approaching the coast.
Natural collocations
These combinations are useful as ready-made chunks. The examples show how each one works in context.
- on radar
The company's new product is finally on the radar of major investors.
- detect by radar
The aircraft was detected by radar as soon as it entered the restricted airspace.
- radar screen
The operator watched the blips move across the radar screen.