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General Slang
Roger that
ROJ-er THAT · phrase · informal
Emphatic radio acknowledgement that a message was received.
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A common, slightly emphatic variant of 'roger' confirming that the specific message just sent was received and understood.
“"Hold until I give the signal." "Roger that."”
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Roger that In A Sentence
"Hold until I give the signal." "Roger that."
Origin & Usage
Elaboration of the proword 'roger'; ubiquitous in military and popular usage.
People Also Ask
What does "roger that" mean?
It confirms that the message just sent was received and understood. The 'that' makes it slightly emphatic, pointing to the specific message being acknowledged.
Does "roger that" mean you'll do it?
Not necessarily. 'Roger' only means the message was received. If you also intend to carry out an instruction, the proper term is 'wilco' (will comply).
Where does "roger" come from?
'Roger' was the old phonetic word for the letter 'R', standing for 'received'. It stuck as the proword for acknowledging a message even after the phonetic alphabet changed.
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