transponder
noun
tran·spon·der
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Definition of transponder
: a radio or radar set that upon receiving a designated signal emits a radio signal of its own and that is used especially for the detection, identification, and location of objects and in satellites for relaying communications signals
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But vessels have been known to turn their transponders off, especially when engaging in sanctions-breaking oil transportation but also during times of increased security concerns, experts said. — Los Angeles Times, "Iran says it detained British tanker in Strait of Hormuz as a ‘reciprocal’ move," 19 July 2019 Drivers who don’t have E-ZPass transponders will have their license plates scanned and bills mailed to their homes. — Pamela Wood, baltimoresun.com, "Maryland Gov. Hogan proposes more toll changes, but offers few details," 19 July 2019 The ship had also polluted water around it, said Sharif, and had turned off its Automatic Identification System, which is broadcast via onboard transponders and is used to avoid collisions. — Los Angeles Times, "Britain mounts diplomatic response for Iran to release tanker," 20 July 2019 FasTrak took the money out of your account of $2.25 and $1.50 because your flex tag transponder was not in use. — Gary Richards, The Mercury News, "Flex tag needed for free ride in express lanes: Roadshow," 12 July 2019 The rates for drivers with a RiverLink account and no transponder will increase from $3.08 to $3.16, and pay by mail or license plate increases from $4.10 to $4.20. — Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, "RiverLink toll rates between Indianapolis and Louisville to increase July 1," 12 June 2019 Their device weighed 2 pounds and could monitor someone using pings from transponders for a half mile. — Andrew Boryga, sun-sentinel.com, "Accused rapist takes off, showing that ankle monitors aren’t a perfect solution," 3 July 2019 Most of the tankers had turned off their transponders, which disclose a ship’s location to other boats and coastal authorities. — Niharika Mandhana, WSJ, "Fake Signals and Illegal Flags: How North Korea Uses Clandestine Shipping to Fund Regime," 28 Nov. 2018 Shuffling Identities North Korea oil tanker Sam Jong 1 manipulates its transponder to confuse authorities. — Niharika Mandhana, WSJ, "Fake Signals and Illegal Flags: How North Korea Uses Clandestine Shipping to Fund Regime," 28 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'transponder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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transponder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of transponder
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: a device that receives a radio signal and sends out a signal in response and that is used especially to show the location of something (such as an airplane)
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