Military Communication Terms

noun a term used to indicate agreement or approval

adjective satisfactory or acceptable

adverb in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

• The committee has reviewed your proposal and it looks acceptable. Is that OK with you?
• Hey, I'm heading out for lunch, wanna join? OK?
• I'll meet you at the party at 8, cool? OK!
• Life can be tough sometimes, but it's important to remember that it's OK to not be OK.

noun a station that receives and transmits signals or messages for communication purposes

• The relay station is crucial for maintaining communication between the two remote locations.
• Make sure to stop by the relay station before heading out to the campsite.
• I'll meet you at the relay station to pass on the message.
• The library serves as a relay station for knowledge and information.

noun a system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code

verb to send a message using a semaphore system

• The naval officer used semaphore flags to communicate with the nearby ship.
• We can use semaphore signals to coordinate our movements during the hike.
• Let's semaphore each other when we're ready to leave the party.
• Her raised eyebrows were a semaphore of her disapproval.

verb to make a signal or give a signal; to mark or celebrate with a signal

• The new policy is expected to signalize a shift in the company's strategic direction.
• His decision to wear a suit to the party will signalize that he means business.
• Dressing up in all black will signalize that you're ready to hit the town.
• The bright lights of the city signalize the start of a new adventure.

noun a term used to describe a job title in the field of telecommunications

• The telecommunicator efficiently handled all incoming emergency calls.
• The telecommunicator was really good at talking to people on the phone.
• The telecommunicator was a pro at taking calls and relaying information.
• The telecommunicator was like a conductor orchestrating communication flow during the crisis.

noun a small, narrow street or alley

verb past tense of 'die', meaning to pass away or cease to exist

• The professor dit the importance of citing sources in academic writing.
• I dit that you should always double-check your work before submitting it.
• She dit that she was going to the party tonight.
• The artist dit a masterpiece that captured the essence of the human experience.