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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? Good luck communicating with Grandpa if he doesn't have his hearing aids in. Has anyone been able to communicate with the trapped miners?
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. You need to communicate effectively with your staff if you want all these projects done on time. Do you really think we can communicate with ghosts and spirits?
See also: communicate
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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. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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