Telegraph
01
telegraf, telegrafsystem
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
Exempel
The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.
Den gamla järnvägsstationen har fortfarande ett rum tillägnat telegrafen, som visar reliker från det förflutna.
In the era before telephones, messages were sent across long distances via telegraph wires.
I tiden före telefoner skickades meddelanden över långa avstånd via telegraftrådar.
to telegraph
01
to send a telegram or message to a person using a telegraph system
Exempel
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
Exempel
Operators telegraphed vital weather data to the capital.
The ship telegraphed a distress signal before losing contact.
Lexikalt Träd
telegraphic
telegraphist
telegraph
