TELEGRAPH


Meaning of TELEGRAPH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ telɪgrɑ:f, -græf ]

( telegraphs, telegraphing, telegraphed)

1.

Telegraph is a system of sending messages over long distances, either by means of electricity or by radio signals. Telegraph was used more often before the invention of telephones.

N-UNCOUNT : also the N

2.

To telegraph someone means to send them a message by telegraph.

Churchill telegraphed an urgent message to Wavell...

VERB : V n to n

3.

If someone telegraphs something that they are planning or intending to do, they make it obvious, either deliberately or accidentally, that they are going to do it.

The commission telegraphed its decision earlier this month by telling an official to prepare the order.

VERB : V n

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