Roaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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roaming

[ ˈrəʊmɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

mobile network

The act of using a mobile phone outside of the coverage area of one's home network, resulting in additional charges.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

I always disable data roaming when I travel to avoid unexpected charges.
Roaming fees can add up quickly if you're not careful.

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animals

The action of moving about or wandering from place to place without a fixed destination.

Synonyms

rambling, roving, wandering

Examples of usage

The herd of elephants was spotted roaming the savannah in search of water.
The cat enjoys roaming the neighborhood during the day.

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general

To move about or travel aimlessly without a fixed destination.

Synonyms

ramble, rove, wander

Examples of usage

She loved to roam the countryside and explore new paths.
The children were allowed to roam freely in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "roaming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roaming

🇮🇳 रोमिंग

🇩🇪 Roaming

🇮🇩 roaming

🇺🇦 роумінг

🇵🇱 roaming

🇯🇵 ローミング

🇫🇷 itinérance

🇪🇸 roaming

🇹🇷 dolaşım

🇰🇷 로밍

🇸🇦 التجوال

🇨🇿 roaming

🇸🇰 roaming

🇨🇳 漫游

🇸🇮 roaming

🇮🇸 roaming

🇰🇿 роуминг

🇬🇪 რომინგი

🇦🇿 roaming

🇲🇽 roaming

Word origin

The word 'roaming' originated from the Old English word 'rāmian', meaning 'to roam or to wander'. It has been used throughout history to describe the action of moving about without a fixed destination. In the modern context, 'roaming' is commonly associated with mobile phones and the use of networks outside of one's home area.