noun🔗ShareAn apparatus, or a process, for communicating rapidly between distant points, especially by means of established visible or audible signals representing words or ideas, or by means of words and signs, transmitted by electrical means."The telegraph allowed the farmer to send a message to the city about the harvest. "technologycommunicationelectronicssignalmachinedeviceprocesshistoryscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take."The basketball player's wide eyes and slight shoulder movement before shooting were a clear telegraph to the defender, who easily blocked the shot. "communicationsigngameentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send a message by telegraph."My grandmother telegraphed me the good news about her surgery. "communicationtechnologymediasignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give nonverbal signals to another, as with gestures or a change in attitude."Her frown telegraphed her displeasure."communicationsignalattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo show one's intended action unintentionally."During the surprise party planning meeting, Sarah's constant giggling and secretive glances telegraphed to Mark that something was up. "communicationactionsignaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading