communicate with (one)

communicate with (one)

1. To talk to one. Well, if you didn't communicate with him, how was he supposed to know what you needed?
2. To convey a message to and be understood by another person. Even though they've been married for years, they still sometimes have a hard time communicating with each other.
See also: communicate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

communicate with someone

 
1. Lit. to correspond or talk with a person. I have to communicate with Wally first. As soon as I have communicated with Fred, I can give you an answer.
2. Fig. to make oneself understood with a person. (Often used with a negative.) I just don't seem to communicate with Sam, no matter what I do. We just can't seem to communicate with each other.
See also: communicate
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • communicate with
  • communicate
  • communicate (something) to (someone)
  • communicate to
  • convey
  • convey (something)
  • convey (something) from (someone or something)
  • convey (something) from (someone or sth) to (someone or sth)
  • convey (something) to (someone or something)
  • be (not) (one's) style