roger that

I understand completely

Roger that is radio communication jargon meaning "understood" or "message received." Originally from military and aviation contexts, where roger signified acknowledgment of a transmission.

Now common in casual speech as an emphatic yes or confirmation: Can you pick up milk on the way home? Roger that.

acknowledgment

received

Was given something

noted · confirmed · registered · got it · loud and clear · message received · acknowledged · check · read you · comprehended

military

affirmative

Expressing agreement or consent

  • copyIdentical reproduction made
  • overAbove or exceeding
  • commsInformation exchange channels

radio · transmission · proceed · execute · orders · sitrep · briefing · debrief · coordinates · relay

compliance

understood

Grasped the meaning

complying · proceeding · affirmative action · carrying out · implementing · obeying · conforming · adhering · moving out

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Opposites
acknowledgment/comprehension

roger thatsay again

Request for repetition

come again · repeat · negative · unreadable · garbled

compliance/agreement

roger thatnegative

Opposite of affirmative

no can do · refused · I refuse · refuse · unable

communication direction

roger thatcome in

Permitted to enter

over · radio check · hello

Family

roger

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G