telegraph
Pronunciación: [ˈtɛləˌgræf]
Palabra
Contexto: «communication»
(noun) a system used in the past to send messages over long distances using wires and electrical signals. It's like sending a letter quickly, but instead, you send a special coded message that gets delivered fast.
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In the 1800s, people used the telegraph to quickly share news across the country.
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Today, we rarely use the telegraph because we have faster ways to communicate.
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What did people use the telegraph for back in the day?
Contexto: «communication»
(verb) to send a message or information using a telegraph system. It's like sending a fast text message but using wires and special codes instead.
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She telegraphed her family to let them know she arrived safely.
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He didn’t telegraph his plans, so everyone was surprised by his sudden visit.
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Have you ever telegraphed someone important?
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