communicating
v. · adj.-
1 sharing information (v.) A2 Elementarysharing information, ideas, or feelings with other people.
the act of conveying or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings through speech, writing, or other media.
ExampleCommunicating clearly with your team is the best way to avoid mistakes.
ExampleCommunicating complex scientific data to a lay audience requires a careful balance of precision and accessible language.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with' for people or 'to' for the message recipient.
PitfallHe is communicating his ideas for his boss.He is communicating his ideas to his boss.You communicate information 'to' someone, not 'for' them.
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2 connected rooms (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Formaldescribing 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.
ExampleWe asked the hotel for communicating rooms so we could stay near the children.
ExampleThe suite featured two communicating bedrooms, providing both privacy and convenience for the visiting diplomats.
UsageAlmost exclusively used in the context of hotel rooms or architectural layouts.
From communicate + -ing.