As a Noun: 1. A machine which can be used to play video tapes on a television set and to record television programs on videotape. English = video, video cassette recorder, video machine. 2. A film or television program recorded on video tape for people to watch on a television set. English = video. 3. A cassette containing a video tape. English = video, video cassette. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make a video tape using a video recorder. English = video.