omnidirectional range
- noun
- /ˌɑːmnɪdaɪˈrɛkʃənl reɪndʒ/
- Specialized
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rango omnidireccional
- Using the omnidirectional range, the pilot was able to determine the plane's exact position relative to the runway.
Examples
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Many commercial pilots rely on the omnidirectional range system for accurate navigation in poor weather conditions.
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The airport upgraded its omnidirectional range equipment to improve aircraft safety and efficiency.
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The omnidirectional range is essential.
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It uses an omnidirectional range.
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Many commercial pilots rely on the omnidirectional range system for accurate navigation in poor weather conditions.
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The airport upgraded its omnidirectional range equipment to improve aircraft safety and efficiency.
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Using the omnidirectional range, the pilot was able to determine the plane's exact position relative to the runway.
Synonyms
A radio system that tells pilots a plane's position and direction
A system of radio stations that help pilots find their position and direction
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally transparent at a basic level—'omnidirectional' (in all directions) + 'range' (area or scope) suggests something that operates in every direction. However, the specific specialized sense (a radio‑beacon navigation system for aircraft) is technical and not fully predictable from the constituents alone, so a B1 learner knowing the words would get a general idea but not the precise navigational meaning.
Etymology
The noun omnidirectional range comes from the image of a radio beacon that sends signals in every direction, like a light that shines all around. The parts omni (all), directional (direction) and range (signal area) tell pilots their 'position' and 'direction', so the name means a system that helps aircraft find where they are.
