transmission
Collocations
33(noun.) sending out/passing on
ADJ
direct, indirect
one-way
The old radio system relied on one-way transmission, so listeners couldn't send messages back.
onward, outward
The package is ready for onward transmission to the next distribution center tomorrow morning.
data, information, voice | facsimile/fax | light, power | money | gas | cable, radio, satellite, television | analogue, digital
live, simultaneous
The football match had a live transmission so fans at home could watch it as it happened.
genetic, oral, person-to-person, sexual | herpes, HIV, malaria | cultural
VERB + TRANSMISSION
prevent
TRANSMISSION + NOUN
equipment, line, technology | mechanism, network, system
route
Mosquitoes are the main transmission route for malaria in tropical countries.
PREP
~ among
Disease transmission among healthcare workers became a major concern during the pandemic.
~ between
Disease spread through direct contact or transmission between family members living in the same house.
~ by
The live concert reached millions of viewers through transmission by radio and television.
~ from, ~ to
The disease spread through transmission to people who were in close contact with infected patients.
~ through
Disease transmission through contaminated water caused serious health problems in the village.
PHRASES
a mode of transmission, a risk of transmission
Mosquitoes are the main mode of transmission for malaria in tropical regions.
(noun.) TV/radio programme
ADJ
radio, television/TV | FM, long-wave, medium-wave, short-wave, UHF, VHF | live, satellite, stereo | test
VERB + TRANSMISSION
receive
PREP
~ from
The news broadcast showed live transmission from the hospital where the president was recovering.
(noun.) in a car, etc.
ADJ
automatic, manual | 4-speed, 5-speed
TRANSMISSION + NOUN
system