telegraph
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British pronunciation
/ˈtɛlɪˌɡræf/

Definitie en betekenis van "telegraph"in het Engels

01

telegraaf, telegraafsysteem

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
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telegraph definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.
Het oude treinstation heeft nog steeds een kamer gewijd aan de telegraaf, met relikwieën uit het verleden.
In the era before telephones, messages were sent across long distances via telegraph wires.
In het tijdperk vóór telefoons werden berichten over lange afstanden verzonden via telegraafdraden.
to telegraph
01

to send a telegram or message to a person using a telegraph system

example
Voorbeelden
He telegraphed his family to announce his safe arrival.
She telegraphed the mayor to inform him of the event.
02

to send or transmit a message or information over long distance using a telegraph system

example
Voorbeelden
Operators telegraphed vital weather data to the capital.
The ship telegraphed a distress signal before losing contact.
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