Communicate

/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of communicating; the imparting or exchanging of information.

Effective communication is key to a successful relationship.

a connection or relationship through which information is exchanged.

The communication between departments needs improvement for better workflow.

verb

to share or exchange information, news, or ideas.

They use email to communicate important updates to the team.

to convey or express (a message or information) effectively.

It is essential to communicate your thoughts clearly in a presentation.

to connect or relate to others through verbal or non-verbal means.

Animals communicate with each other through sounds and gestures.

From Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share, to make common'.

communicate effectively

To successfully convey information.

clear communication

Information that is straightforward and easily understood.

non-verbal communication

Conveying messages without the use of words.

communication

The process of exchanging information or ideas.

communicator

A person who conveys messages or information.

communal

Pertaining to a community; shared by all members.

talk it out

We need to talk it out and sort our issues.

shoot the breeze

Let's grab a coffee and shoot the breeze for a while.