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Definition telegraph in American English

telegraph verb

verb
/ˈteləˌɡræf/
1

to send a message by telegraph

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2

to make your thoughts or intentions obvious to other people, without saying anything directly

Example

Every twist in the plot is laboriously telegraphed.

Example

The governor telegraphed his dissatisfaction with the candidates by not endorsing either of them.

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Definition telegraph in American English