cable box

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

A device that decodes cable signals for a television.

cableCABLE + NOUN

Categories:

box

Examples (10)

  • The technician is coming tomorrow to install the new cable box.
  • I think my cable box is broken; I can't get any channels.
  • Could you please show me how to connect the cable box to the TV?
  • The remote control for the cable box needs new batteries.
  • We need to return the old cable box when we cancel our subscription.
  • The green light on the cable box indicates that it's turned on.
  • This new cable box has a built-in digital video recorder.
  • Sometimes, you just need to unplug the cable box and plug it back in to reset it.
  • The signal from the cable box is weak, causing a pixelated picture.
  • Make sure there is enough ventilation around your cable box to prevent overheating.