radar
US /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/
UK /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/
1.
radar
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other objects, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected off the object and detected by the radar receiver.
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The ship's radar detected an approaching vessel.
El radar del barco detectó una embarcación que se acercaba.
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Air traffic controllers use radar to monitor planes.
Los controladores de tráfico aéreo usan el radar para monitorear aviones.
2.
equipo de radar, sistema de radar
the equipment used for radar detection.
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The police car was equipped with a speed radar.
El coche de policía estaba equipado con un radar de velocidad.
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They installed new radar systems at the airport.
Instalaron nuevos sistemas de radar en el aeropuerto.
3.
rango de conciencia, atención
something that is within one's range of awareness or attention.
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That issue is not on my radar right now.
Ese problema no está en mi radar ahora mismo.
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Keep him on your radar; he might be a good candidate.
Mantenlo en tu radar; podría ser un buen candidato.