verb

tivo

Tivo (verb) means to record a television programme digitally for later viewing. Example: “I'll just tivo the game since I'm working tonight.”

verb

To record a television programme digitally for later viewing.

"I'll just tivo the game since I'm working tonight."

noun

A digital video recorder, regardless of brand.

"The show is queued up on the tivo already."

How to use tivo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo record a TV show digitally, or the recording device itself — from the TiVo brand becoming a generic verb, like "hoover."

Memory tip

Used the way "google" became a verb for searching — a trademark that turned into an everyday action word.

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Word forms

tivoed past tense, TiVos plural, tivos singular

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Etymology

From the brand name TiVo, a pioneering digital video recorder service.

Rhymes for tivo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tivo” mean?

The word “tivo” means to record a television programme digitally for later viewing. In plain terms, to record a TV show digitally, or the recording device itself — from the TiVo brand becoming a generic verb, like "hoover.".

How do you use “tivo” in a sentence?

Here is “tivo” used in a sentence: “I'll just tivo the game since I'm working tonight.”

What part of speech is “tivo”?

Depending on how it is used, “tivo” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “tivo” have?

“Tivo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to record a television programme digitally for later viewing.