Radio slang acknowledgement, meaning "i heard you" or "I understand." Synonymous with "Roger." Often shortened to "copy."
-Sir, we're aout to drop nuclear payload. Shall we proceed, over?
-Negative, you're to return to base immediately! We've got a sandstorm headed your way! Over.
-…
-Repeat, that is a negative, return to base immediately. Do you copy?
-Copy that, HQ. Returning to base.
-Negative, you're to return to base immediately! We've got a sandstorm headed your way! Over.
-…
-Repeat, that is a negative, return to base immediately. Do you copy?
-Copy that, HQ. Returning to base.
by mash92587 December 18, 2005

by Young J'Ro January 02, 2006

Hear and comprehend, as in verbal communication. Radio slang used to determine the proper transfer of a message. Proper responses would run along the lines of "Roger." or "I copy."
by ryon January 29, 2004

by Vintageone November 11, 2017

by the ny explainer November 30, 2020

by Pimpjooce September 16, 2008
