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noun act of communicating ADJ. effective, good Good communication is important for business. | poor | direct | open | two-way | interpersonal | regular | electronic, non-verbal, verbal, written | business VERB + COMMUNICATION have I haven't had any communication with him for several years. | establish | facilitate, improve | prevent measures which prevented the prisoners' communication with the outside world COMMUNICATION + VERB break down Communication between the two sides has broken down. COMMUNICATION + NOUN skills | breakdown PREP. in ~ with We are in regular communication with the kidnappers. | ~ between to establish direct communication between the lookout towers | ~ by communication by letter | ~ with We need better communication with clients. PHRASES a breakdown in communication(s), channels/lines of communication to keep open the channels of communication | a lack of communication, a means/method/system of communication Letters are their only means of communication. communications: systems for sending information ADJ. good | online | global, international | mass | radio, rail, road, telephone VERB + COMMUNICATION have | cut off, disrupt COMMUNICATION + NOUN centre, links, network, satellite, system, technology PREP. ~ between They tried to disrupt communications between the two headquarters. | ~ with Paris has good rail communications with other major cities. message ADJ. formal, official VERB + COMMUNICATION receive | send PREP. ~ about He received an official communication about the reorganization of the Ministry. | ~ from, ~ to a communication from the officer to the general
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communication
phrases
a means of communication
(= a way of exchanging information )
• There were no roads and no means of communication with the people in the mountains.
a line/channel of communication
(= a way of exchanging information, especially in an organization )
• It's important to maintain good lines of communication between managers and staff.
a form/method/system of communication
(= something you use to exchange information )
• At university, lectures are the main form of communication.
a medium of communication
(= a way of exchanging information, especially through televison, art, music etc )
• Photography is a very popular medium of communication.
a lack of communication
• Disagreements are often due to a lack of communication.
a breakdown in communication
(= a failure )
• Differences in language and traditions can lead to a breakdown in communication.
adjectives
good communication
• In our company, there is good communication between the various departments.
poor communication
• There was poor communication between the air traffic controllers and the aircraft.
effective communication
• Effective communication plays a key role in the democratic process.
direct communication
• The new system allows more direct communication between teachers and parents.
open communication
(= involving everyone in a group )
• The system is aimed at creating trust and open communication.
mass communication
(= involving many people in a country, the world etc )
• Television, radio and other forms of mass communication have made the world a global village.
human communication
• Speech is the most effective method of human communication.
verbal communication
(= with words )
• This activity is designed to improve students' verbal communication skills.
non-verbal communication
(= without words )
• Your appearance and movements are both forms of non-verbal communication.
electronic communication
(= using computers )
• Electronic communication encourages more information exchange.
two-way communication
(= in both directions )
• Train drivers need two-way communication with the signal box at all times.
verbs
establish communication
• My job is to establish good communication with our hotel guests.
facilitate communication
(= make it easier )
• Computers have facilitated global communication.
communication + NOUN
communication skills
• Most managers in business spend some time learning communication skills, so that they and their staff can understand each other.
a communication system
• The natural communication system for humans is speech.
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