Definition of Telegraph

to convey intent through physical signs

Examples of Telegraph in a sentence

If you telegraph your attack to the enemy they will know it’s coming before you move, which is why you shouldn’t give yourself away before you’re ready.  🔊

Some people can telegraph what they think to others through their facial expressions, but it depends on how good the other person is at reading it.  🔊

You can telegraph things to people without speaking through physical movements, such as waving at someone to say hello.  🔊

Some fighters accidentally telegraph which hand they are going to punch with by clenching their fist before they actually swing.  🔊

Because we can’t talk to other drivers while on the road, we use turn signals to telegraph our intent to move left or right.  🔊

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