Definition
Definition of CB - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: citizens' bandRare radio band used by people for short-distance talkingRare
- We talked on the CB during the trip.
2.
acr: Collective BargainingRare negotiation between workers and employers for agreementsRare
- CB helped workers get better pay.
3.
acr: circuit breakerTECH. stops electricity flow to prevent dangerTECH.
- The CB stops electricity flow to prevent danger in the house.
4.
acr: centre-backRare player who defends near the goalRare
- The CB blocked the shot.
5.
acr: Chemical and BiologicalTECH. related to chemicals and living thingsTECH.
- The lab follows CB safety protocols.
Abbreviation
1.
abr: cornerbackRare US player who defends against passes in footballRare US
- The CB made a great interception.
2.
abr: citizens' band radioRare US radio system for short-distance personal communicationRare US
- We used CB to talk between our cars.
Expressions with CB
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short-range radio system for personal communication
Truck drivers often use CB radio to communicate on the road..
Terms with CB included in their meaning
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communication
location in CB slang or radio communication
CB radio
transmitting without an amplifier
communication
transmitting without an amplifier in CB radio
communication
the switch controlling radio equipment in CB radio slang
communication
user of CB radio
truckers channel
listen to CB radio conversations without participating
communication gear
radio equipment like a CB transceiver
cb equipment
short-range transceiver for voice contact between private users
Examples of CB in a sentence
CB radios are popular with campers. CB sessions start next month for the new contract. The union scheduled CB with management today. A CB can prevent electrical fires. He installed a new CB in the fuse box. The CB intercepted the pass.
Our CB is injured for the match. CB agents require special handling procedures. The team trained for CB incident response. The CB covered the receiver tightly. Our team needs a faster CB for next season. CB chatter filled the air during the convoy.
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- French:CB, négociation collective, ...
- German:CB-Funk, CB, ...
- Italian:CB, difensore esterno nel football americano, ...
- Spanish:CB, NC, ...
- Portuguese:CB, negociação coletiva, ...
- Chinese:市民波段无线电, 角卫, ...
- Japanese:CB, コーナーバック, ...
- Arabic:النطاق المدني اللاسلكي, لاعب الركن الدفاعي, ...
- Hebrew:סִי בִּי, קורנרבק, ...
- Russian:CB, КБ, ...
- Ukrainian:CB, захисник у американському футболі, ...
- Hindi:नागरिक बैंड, कोर्नरबैक, ...
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