to state by telegram; to report via telegraph
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1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to state or report (a matter) by telegram; to telegraph
formalAn historical or technical term referring to the act of sending a detailed message via telegraph. It implies a formal or official communication.
Tán谈
pàn判
yī一
yǒu有
jié结
guǒ果
，
xùn迅
jí即
diàn电
chén陈
。
As soon as the negotiation has a result, telegraph the details immediately.
Qián前
fāng方
zhàn战
kuàng况
yǐ已
diàn电
chén陈
zǒng总
bù部
。
The frontline battle situation has been telegraphed to headquarters.
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Dà大
shǐ使
jiāng将
huì会
yì议
xiáng详
qíng情
diàn电
chén陈
běn本
guó国
zhèng政
fǔ府
。
The ambassador telegraphed the details of the meeting to his home government.