Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
five-by-five
Idiomatic expression
/ˈfaɪv baɪ ˈfaɪv/
Definition
A term meaning that something is good or okay, often used in radio communication to indicate that a signal is loud and clear.
Examples
- “I can hear you loud and clear, it’s five-by-five!”
- “Everything is running five-by-five, no problems at all.”
Meaning
The phrase ‘five-by-five’ describes a level of clarity or quality, with ‘five’ representing the highest rating in the communication scale.
Synonyms
- Clear
- Okay
- All good
