telegraph (C1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: ˈteləɡrɑːf
Definition
A system for transmitting messages by using a series of electrical pulses that represent letters and numbers, typically sent over wires.
Examples
The invention of the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication.
He sent a telegraph to his family announcing his safe arrival.
News traveled slowly before the telegraph was widely adopted.
How to Use telegraph
- telegraph a message (collocation)
- To send a communication via telegraph. — "He decided to telegraph a message of support to his friend."
- telegraph congratulations (collocation)
- To send a message of praise or good wishes by telegraph. — "They telegraphed their congratulations on her promotion."
- telegraph news (collocation)
- To transmit information or updates via telegraph. — "The reporter telegraphed the breaking news to the editor."
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary