diffondere — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• broadcast verb To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
• promote verb To raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.
• spread verb To open something out so it covers a wider area.

Senses

diffondere is used for these senses in English:

• break (transitive, ergative) To disclose or make known an item of news, a band, etc.
• broadcast (transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.
• broadcast (transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area.
• promote (transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
• spread (transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]

break — full definition

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

broadcast — full definition

1. verb To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
2. noun A radio or television program transmitted to the public.

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