Pager

/ˈpeɪdʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small electronic device that receives and displays messages or alerts, typically used for communication in a professional or medical context.

The doctor carried a pager to ensure he could be contacted in case of emergencies.

A device that alerts a person to call back a specific phone number, usually by emitting a tone or vibration.

She was notified via her pager to return the call from her supervisor.

A system that transmits messages to recipients through a network of senders and receivers.

The company's pager system allowed employees to stay connected even when they were away from their desks.

An outdated technology replaced largely by mobile phones, used primarily in hospitals or emergency services.

Despite the prevalence of smartphones, many hospitals still rely on pagers for urgent communications.

Derived from the word 'page', referring to the small messages it delivers.

beeped by a pager

Received a notification or message on a pager.

on pager duty

Responsible for receiving messages or alerts via a pager.

page someone

To send a message to someone through a pager.

beeper

A device similar to a pager, often used to alert users of messages.

text messaging

Sending alphanumeric messages through mobile devices.

To get paged

I got paged about the meeting.

Paging someone

I’m paging you to remind you of the appointment.