electrify; circular telegram
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to electrify; to supply electricity to; to power
Refers to connecting an area or device to an electrical power source.
Every village in the mountainous area has been connected to electricity.
This new factory will officially be powered next month.
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Once powered on, the machine immediately began to operate.
verb
to send an open telegram to; to cable a public statement
formalFormal usage in political or historical contexts, indicating a public declaration sent via telegram to multiple parties.
The generals sent an open telegram announcing their uprising against the dictatorship.
The assembly cabled the whole nation, calling for an end to the civil war.
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They issued an open telegram condemning this act of aggression.
noun
open telegram; circular telegram
formalRefers to the document or message itself, often historical or political in nature.
This open telegram caused a strong reaction at the time.
The assembly issued a circular telegram in support of the just struggle.
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This is an open telegram of historical significance.