English Reference
noun

communications

n.
US /kəmˌjunəˈkeɪʃənz/ UK /kəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃənz/ com·mu·ni·ca·tions

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate AcademicFormal

    the department in a company that handles news, PR, and talking to the public.

    the professional field or department responsible for managing an organization's internal and external messaging.

    Simple

    She got a job in the communications department of a large tech company.

    In context

    The director of communications issued a formal statement to the press to clarify the company's position on the new environmental regulations.

    public relationsPRmedia relations

Usage communications director · communications blackout · communications minister

She served as press secretary to former Vice-President Mike Pence from 2019 to 2020, and then as his communications director from 2020 to 2021.

BBC News· 13 Aug 2026

Pakistan declared the JAAC a terrorist organisation and has imposed a communications blackout in the region since 5 June.

The Guardian· 10 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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