communications
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.”
Synonymspublic 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.”
“Pakistan declared the JAAC a terrorist organisation and has imposed a communications blackout in the region since 5 June.”