satellite
Used to describe something that is physically separate from but dependent on or controlled by a larger, central organization or area. It often refers to secondary locations like towns, offices, or campuses that revolve around a main hub.
Exemplos
3 de 5We decided to buy a house in a satellite town because the city center was too expensive.
We chose to live in a smaller town surrounding the main city for better affordability.
The government is funding the development of satellite clinics to improve healthcare access in rural regions.
The state is investing in smaller, dependent medical centers to reach remote areas.
I usually work at the satellite office near my house on Fridays.
I spend my Fridays at the smaller, local branch of our company.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the moon: it is a satellite because it circles and depends on the Earth. Similarly, a satellite office 'circles' and depends on the main headquarters.
Quiz rápido
Because the main hospital was full, the patient was transferred to a ______ clinic in the suburbs.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: satellite
Exemplos
We decided to buy a house in a satellite town because the city center was too expensive.
everydayWe chose to live in a smaller town surrounding the main city for better affordability.
The government is funding the development of satellite clinics to improve healthcare access in rural regions.
formalThe state is investing in smaller, dependent medical centers to reach remote areas.
I usually work at the satellite office near my house on Fridays.
informalI spend my Fridays at the smaller, local branch of our company.
The researchers compared the academic performance of students at the main university to those at the satellite campus.
academicThe study analyzed student results at the central institution versus the secondary location.
Our satellite branch handles all regional logistics while the headquarters focuses on global strategy.
businessOur secondary office manages local operations while the main office handles broad planning.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
satellite navigation
A system (like GPS) that uses satellites to provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning.
satellite link
A telecommunications connection using a satellite.
satellite dish
A bowl-shaped antenna used to receive or transmit signals to a satellite.
Frequentemente confundido com
A suburb is a residential area on the edge of a city; a satellite town is a separate urban entity that functions independently but is connected to a larger city.
A tributary refers to a stream flowing into a larger river, whereas satellite refers to organizational or spatial dependency.
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective, 'satellite' usually precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., satellite clinic). It suggests a hub-and-spoke relationship where the satellite entity relies on the central 'hub' for resources or governance.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'satellite' only as a noun for space objects. Remember that in business or geography contexts, it describes the relationship between a smaller branch and a main center.
Dica de memorização
Think of the moon: it is a satellite because it circles and depends on the Earth. Similarly, a satellite office 'circles' and depends on the main headquarters.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'satelles', meaning an attendant, guard, or companion who follows a powerful person.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern urban planning, satellite towns are a key strategy for reducing overcrowding in mega-cities like London, Tokyo, or New York.
Quiz rápido
Because the main hospital was full, the patient was transferred to a ______ clinic in the suburbs.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: satellite
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