roaming
ˈroʊmɪŋ
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Definition of roaming - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
wanderingmoving without a fixed destination
  • The roaming animals were hard to track.
rambling roving wandering
2.
telecommunicationsallowing network use in different locations
  • Roaming charges apply when using your phone abroad.
itinerant nomadic wandering

Noun

1.
explorationinstance of wandering without a destination
  • Their roaming led them to unexpected places.
drifting meandering wandering
2.
telecommunicationsability to use a phone outside its zone
  • Roaming charges apply when you travel abroad.
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Expressions with roaming

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able to move without physical restraints
The farm has free-roaming chickens.
contract between mobile networks letting customers use service while traveling outside home network
The two carriers signed a roaming agreement to improve coverage for travelers.

Origin of roaming

Old English, rāmian (to wander)

Terms with roaming included in their meaning

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animal
related to animals roaming freely outdoors
aimless roaming
move around with no fixed destination or purpose
travel
traveling or roaming for pleasure

Examples of roaming in a sentence

  • The roaming dogs were eventually found by their owner.
  • Make sure your roaming settings are enabled before traveling.
  • Roaming services are available in most European countries.
  • Roaming can lead to unexpected discoveries.
  • Their roaming took them through the quiet countryside.
  • Make sure your phone is set up for roaming.

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  1. French:errant, errance, ...
  2. German:umherstreifend, Umherstreifen, ...
  3. Italian:vagante, peregrinazione, ...
  4. Spanish:errante, deambulación, ...
  5. Portuguese:errante, perambulação, ...
  6. Chinese:漫游的, 漫游, ...
  7. Japanese:放浪する, 放浪, ...
  8. Arabic:هَائِم, تَجَوّال, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוֹטֵט, שׁוֹטְטוּת, ...
  10. Russian:блуждающий, странствия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блукаючий, блукання, ...
  12. Hindi:भटकता हुआ, भटकन, ...
roam
rəʊm

Definition of roam - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
wanderingmove freely without a specific destination
  • They love to roam the countryside.
meander ramble wander
2.
mobile networkTECH.use a mobile phone on another network, typically while abroadTECH.
  • Her phone was set to roam while she was traveling in Europe..
connect network switch

Noun

travelact of wandering without a specific destination
  • He went for a roam in the countryside.
saunter stroll wandering
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move around without control, fences, or strict limits
Wild horses roam free across the wide plain.
ability to move freely without restrictions
The freedom to roam allows wildlife to thrive.
explore an area without a specific path
Gamers can free roam the virtual world in this game.
legal right allowing people to walk on open land for fun
The right to roam lets you hike across fields.

Origin of roam

Old English, romen (to wander)

Examples of roam in a sentence

  • He likes to roam the city streets at night.
  • She had to roam to stay connected.
  • Roam to access local networks while abroad.
  • She enjoyed a quiet roam through the forest.
  • A roam around the city revealed hidden gems.

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  1. French:errer, errance, ...
  2. German:umherstreifen, Streifzug, ...
  3. Italian:vagare, giro, ...
  4. Spanish:vagar, vagabundeo, ...
  5. Portuguese:vaguear, passeio, ...
  6. Chinese:漫游, 漫游网络, ...
  7. Japanese:歩き回る, ぶらぶら, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجَوَّلَ, تَجْوال, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשׁוֹטֵט, שִׁיטוּט, ...
  10. Russian:бродить, скитание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блукати, прогулянка, ...
  12. Hindi:घूमना, भ्रमण, ...
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