Counterprogram

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.
  2. 2
    By extension, to engage in similar competitive posturing or scheduling in any comparable situation.

    "The opposing political party is deploying high profile speakers to counterprogram the convention with small rallies at nearby sites."

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"The opposing political party is deploying high profile speakers to counterprogram the convention with small rallies at nearby sites."

Etymology

From counter- + program.

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