squawk box

An old-fashioned slang term for a loudspeaker, intercom, or public address system, often used in offices or factories to make announcements.

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее сленговое название громкоговорителя, интеркома или системы оповещения, часто используемой в офисах или на заводах для объявлений.

1. Loudspeaker or intercom B2 informal american

   An informal term for a loudspeaker or intercom system, often used in workplaces or public areas.

   • The manager's voice came over the squawk box, calling for a meeting.
   • They installed a squawk box in the warehouse for announcements.
   • The squawk box crackled to life with a message from the front desk.

   🇷🇺Громкоговоритель или интерком