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telegraph

/ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈtel.ɪ.ɡrɑːf/

An apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire, typically by sending electrical signals in Morse code.

ruАппарат, используемый для связи на расстоянии по проводам, обычно путём передачи электрических сигналов азбукой Морзе.esSistema o aparato que permite enviar y recibir mensajes a distancia mediante señales eléctricas transmitidas por cables, generalmente codificadas en clave Morse.frAppareil utilisé pour communiquer à distance par fils, généralement en transmettant des signaux électriques en code Morse.deGerät zur Nachrichtenübermittlung über weite Strecken mittels elektrischer Signale, meist über Leitungen, ursprünglich mit Morsecode. Auch die telegraphische Nachrichtenverbindung selbst.ptAparelho usado para comunicação a distância por fios, geralmente transmitindo sinais elétricos em código Morse. Também se refere ao sistema ou serviço de transmissão de mensagens por esse meio.zh一种通过电线远距离传输信息的通信设备,通常利用电信号以摩尔斯电码发送信息。arجهاز يُستخدم للاتصال عن بُعد عبر الأسلاك، عادةً عن طريق إرسال إشارات كهربائية بشفرة مورس.

  1. Communication device B2 formal

    A system or device used for transmitting messages over long distances using electrical signals, typically in Morse code.

    • The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century.
    • Messages were sent via telegraph using a series of dots and dashes.
    • The invention of the telegraph allowed news to travel faster than ever before.

    ruТелеграфestelégrafofrtélégraphedeTelegrafptTelégrafozh电报arالتلغراف

    Synonyms: cablewire

  • telegraphs plural form
  • telegraphs' possessive plural form
  • telegraph's possessive singular form

verb

C1formalcommon/ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræf/

A verb meaning to send a message by telegraph, or to convey information or intentions indirectly through signals or gestures.

ruГлагол, означающий отправлять сообщение по телеграфу или передавать информацию или намерения косвенно через сигналы или жесты.esVerbo que significa enviar un mensaje por telégrafo, o transmitir información o intenciones indirectamente mediante señales o gestos.frVerbe signifiant envoyer un message par télégraphe, ou transmettre indirectement une information ou une intention par des signaux ou des gestes.deVerb, das bedeutet, eine Nachricht per Telegraf zu senden oder Informationen bzw. Absichten indirekt durch Signale oder Gesten zu übermitteln.ptVerbo que significa enviar uma mensagem por telégrafo ou transmitir informações ou intenções indiretamente por meio de sinais ou gestos.zh动词,指通过电报发送信息,或通过信号、手势等间接地传达信息或意图。arفعل يعني إرسال رسالة عبر التلغراف، أو نقل المعلومات أو النوايا بطريقة غير مباشرة عبر الإشارات أو الإيماءات.

  1. Send a telegram B2 formal

    To send a message via telegraph, typically using Morse code or electrical signals.

    • He telegraphed the news to his family overseas.
    • The office telegraphed the urgent instructions to the field agents.
    • She telegraphed her congratulations on his promotion.

    ruОтправить телеграммуesTelegrafiar (enviar un telegrama)frtélégraphierdeEin Telegramm sendenptTelegrafarzh发电报arأرسل برقية

    Synonyms: cabletelegramwire

  2. Signal or indicate C1 informal

    To convey information or intentions clearly, often unintentionally, through actions or expressions.

    • His nervousness telegraphed his guilt to the detective.
    • The player's body language telegraphed his next move.
    • She telegraphed her disappointment with a sigh.

    ruСигнализироватьesDelatar o revelar sin quererfrSignaler ou indiquerdeSignalisierenptSinalizarzh暗示arيشير إلى

    Synonyms: betraycommunicateconveydiscloseindicaterevealshowsignal

    Antonyms: concealhidemasksuppress

  • telegraphed past participle
  • telegraphed past simple
  • telegraphing present participle
  • telegraphs third person singular