radar
Translation
radar
Examples
The ship was detected by radar.
The ship was detected by radar.
He tries to stay off the media's radar.
He tries to stay off the media's radar.
Grammar Patterns
((detected by radar)) found using the radar system The aircraft was detected by radar.
((on sb's radar)) being noticed or considered The issue is now on the government's radar.
((under the radar)) avoiding notice The company stayed under the radar for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detector, sensor
Etymology
An acronym from 'RAdio Detection And Ranging'.
Memory Tips
Remember the acronym: RAdio Detection And Ranging. It's also a palindrome, which means it reads the same forwards and backwards.