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communicating

v.
A2 Elementary US //kəmˈjunəˌkeɪtɪŋ// UK //kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪtɪŋ// com·mu·ni·cat·ing

v. sharing information, ideas, or feelings with other people by speaking, writing, or using body language.

v. exchanging information or expressing ideas and feelings through speech, writing, or other media. The present participle of 'communicate'.


SIMPLE

She is communicating her ideas to the team right now.

CONTEXTUAL

Effective leaders spend a significant amount of their time communicating with staff to ensure everyone understands the company goals.

COMPLEX

While digital tools have made communicating across vast distances instantaneous, they sometimes lack the subtle non-verbal cues that are essential for resolving complex interpersonal conflicts.

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Origin

From communicate + -ing.

Usage

Often takes the preposition 'with' when referring to the person receiving the information.

Pitfall

They are communicating the problem with me.They are communicating the problem to me.Use 'with' for the person you are talking to generally, but use 'to' when you are sending a specific piece of information.

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