As a Noun: 1. [Usually made with mouth movement] a device for making sounds louder, especially a person's voice, or to record them on a tape recorder. English = microphone. 2. A person whose job involves using a microphone to announce things or to record news for radio or television. English = announcer, radio journalist, television journalist. 3. An amplified message played at a public place, such as a railway station, airport, shopping centre. English = announcement. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. [Usually made with mouth movement] to hold and use a microphone. 2. To make an announcement or to record a message using a microphone, to announce.