telegraph

• Appareil utilisé pour communiquer à distance par fils, généralement en transmettant des signaux électriques en code Morse.

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

1. Communication deviceB2formal

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

   télégraphe

   • 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.

   Synonymescablewire

• Verbe signifiant envoyer un message par télégraphe, ou transmettre indirectement une information ou une intention par des signaux ou des gestes.

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

1. Send a telegramB2formal

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

   télégraphier

   • 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.

   Synonymescabletelegramwire

2. Signal or indicateC1informal

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

   Signaler ou indiquer

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

   Synonymesbetraycommunicateconveydiscloseindicaterevealshowsignal

   Antonymesconcealhidemasksuppress