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.
- 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