jam a signal

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

To interfere with a signal intentionally to prevent it from being received clearly.

signalVERB + NOUN

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jam

Examples (10)

  • It is possible to jam GPS signals in battle.
  • The enemy tried to jam our radio signals during the operation.
  • New technology can effectively jam drone signals to prevent unauthorized flights.
  • They were accused of attempting to jam television signals to disrupt broadcasts.
  • A powerful device was used to jam the communication signals of the invading forces.
  • Security measures include systems designed to jam any unauthorized wireless signals.
  • The government warned against using devices that could jam emergency signals.
  • By jamming their navigation signals, the ship lost its way.
  • He managed to jam the tracking signal from the surveillance device.
  • Such actions to jam broadcast signals are illegal in most countries.