telegraphing Definition
- 1to unintentionally make one's thoughts or intentions known through one's actions or mannerisms
- 2to convey a message or information over a distance using a telegraph
Using telegraphing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "telegraphing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was telegraphing his discomfort with the situation through his body language.
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The spy was caught telegraphing information to the enemy.
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The company is telegraphing its plans to expand into new markets.
telegraphing Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: telegraphing in Brief
The verb 'telegraphing' [tuh-leg-ruh-fing] has two meanings. The first refers to unintentionally revealing one's thoughts or intentions through actions or mannerisms. The second meaning is to convey a message or information over a distance using a telegraph. Examples include 'He was telegraphing his discomfort with the situation through his body language.' and 'The company is telegraphing its plans to expand into new markets.'
