pager

UK
/ˈpeɪdʒə/
US
/ˈpeɪdʒɚ/

Translations

pagernoun
pagers
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪdʒə/
US
/ˈpeɪdʒɚ/
He received a message on his pager.
Он получил сообщение на своем пейджере.
Synonyms
message device
communication device
alert device
pageradjective
more pager
Comp.
most pager
Super.
UK
/ˈpeɪ.dʒə/
US
/ˈpeɪ.dʒɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘related to pagers’.

Definitions

pagernoun
A small electronic device that receives and displays messages or signals, often used for communication in situations where a phone call is not possible.
The doctor carried a pager to receive emergency alerts while on call.
A terminal-based computer program that displays text one screen page at a time.
Use a pager like ‘less’ to read long log files.
One who pages; a messenger or attendant responsible for conveying messages.
Two pagers were stationed in the lobby to summon guests when their tables were ready.
pageradjective
Relating to pagers or their use.
The hospital’s pager system went down during the storm.