counterprogram
counterprogram · counterprograms · counterprogrammed · counterprogramming
To schedule to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another…To schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
Meaning
2 sensesTo schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
By extension, to engage in similar competitive posturing or scheduling in any comparable situation.
The opposing political party is deploying high profile speakers to counterprogram the convention with small rallies at nearby sites.
Forms
counterprograms, counterprogramming, counterprogrammed, counterprogrammed| Base form | counterprogram · to counterprogram |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | counterprograms |
| Present participle | counterprogramming |
| Past simple | counterprogrammed |
| Past participle | counterprogrammed |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle