Definitions

1. noun

A device that transmits radio signals, especially to disrupt or interfere with other communications, or a person who jams something, such as a basketball game.

“The police found a jammer in the suspect’s possession, which was being used to disrupt the cellular network.”

2. noun

A person or thing that blocks or jams something, such as a traffic jam or a jam in a pipe.

“The construction work caused a jammer on the highway, leading to a massive traffic congestion.”

3. noun

A device that generates high levels of radio-frequency interference, used in some types of jamming.

“The military uses a jammer to disrupt enemy communications during battles.”

4. verb

To block or prevent something, such as a jamming a pipe or a jamming a signal.

“The plumber had to jam the pipe to fix the leak.”

5. verb

To transmit or broadcast a signal to disrupt or interfere with other communications.

“The hacker jammed the radio frequencies to disrupt the emergency broadcast system.”