(telÉªgrÉËf , -grÃ¦f) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense telegraphs , present participle telegraphing , past tense , past participle telegraphed. 1. uncountable noun [oft the NOUN] Telegraph is a system of sending messages over long distances, either by means of electricity or by radio signals. Telegraph was used more often before the invention of telephones. Synonyms: cable, wire [informal], telegram, telex More Synonyms of telegraph
perk noun [ C ] (ADVANTAGE) âº a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job: Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular perk.
Phrasal Verbs: perk up To regain or cause to regain one's good spirits or liveliness.To refresh the appearance of: New furniture and paint perked up the room. Origin of perk Possibly Middle English perken to perch from perk rod, perch probably from Medieval Latin perca and from Old French perche, perce both from Latin pertica rod; see perch 1.