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communicating

v. · adj.
US //kəmˈjunəˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪtɪŋ// com·mu·ni·cat·ing
  1. 1 sharing information (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    sharing information, ideas, or feelings with other people.

    the act of conveying or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings through speech, writing, or other media.

    Example

    Communicating clearly with your team is the best way to avoid mistakes.

    Example

    Communicating complex scientific data to a lay audience requires a careful balance of precision and accessible language.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'with' for people or 'to' for the message recipient.

    Pitfall
    He is communicating his ideas for his boss.
    He is communicating his ideas to his boss.

    You communicate information 'to' someone, not 'for' them.

  2. 2 connected rooms (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    describing two rooms that have a door between them so you can walk directly from one to the other.

    referring to rooms that are connected by a common door, allowing direct passage without entering a hallway.

    Example

    We asked the hotel for communicating rooms so we could stay near the children.

    Example

    The suite featured two communicating bedrooms, providing both privacy and convenience for the visiting diplomats.

    Usage

    Almost exclusively used in the context of hotel rooms or architectural layouts.

Origin

From communicate + -ing.

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