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telegraphing

UK
/ˈtelɪɡrɑːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈtelɪɡræfɪŋ/

Translations

telegraphingnoun
telegraphings
pl
Telegraphing was a crucial method of communication in the 19th century.
Телеграфирование было важным методом связи в 19 веке.
Synonyms
signal
communication
transmission
messaging
indication
telegraphinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtelɪˌɡrɑːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛləˌɡræfɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe equipment or behavior connected with telegraph communication or with unintentionally revealing intentions.
telegraphverb

telegraphing

Gerund

telegraphed
Past Simple
telegraphed
Past Participle
telegraphing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtelɪɡrɑːf/
US
/ˈtelɪɡræf/
He decided to telegraph the news to his family.
Он решил телеграфировать новости своей семье.
Synonyms
communicate
transmit
send
signal
notify

Definitions

telegraphingnoun
The act of sending a message or signal using a telegraph system.
Telegraphing was a revolutionary method of communication in the 19th century.
The act of unintentionally revealing one's intentions or plans, especially in a way that is obvious to others.
His constant glances at the clock were a telegraphing of his eagerness to leave the meeting.
telegraphinggerund / present participle
Relating to or involving communication by telegraph.
The telegraphing wires stretched across the plain.
Revealing intentions or feelings inadvertently.
Her telegraphing smile told him everything.
telegraphverb
To send a message or communication by telegraph.
In the 19th century, people would telegraph important news across long distances.
To convey or indicate something unintentionally or prematurely.
His nervous glance telegraphed his lack of confidence to the audience.
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