Word: Teleconferencing
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Teleconferencing is a way for people to have a meeting or conference when they are not in the same place. They use technology such as video calls, phone calls, or online platforms to communicate and share information with each other.
Usage Instructions:
When to Use: You can use the word "teleconferencing" when talking about meetings, discussions, or presentations that happen over the phone or through video instead of in person.
How to Use in a Sentence: "We will have a teleconferencing meeting tomorrow to discuss the project updates."
Example:
Advanced Usage:
In a business context, teleconferencing can also refer to formal meetings where multiple participants share screens or presentations.
Example: "The board of directors held a teleconferencing session to review the quarterly financial report."
Word Variants:
Teleconference (noun): The actual meeting itself, often used interchangeably with teleconferencing.
Teleconference (verb): To conduct a meeting using teleconferencing technology.
Telecommunicate (verb): To communicate or send information over a distance using technology.
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
Video conferencing
Virtual meeting
Remote conferencing
Online meeting
Idioms:
While there aren't specific idioms related directly to teleconferencing, you might hear expressions like: - "Face-to-face" (to refer to in-person meetings, which can contrast with teleconferencing). - "On the same page" (to indicate that everyone understands the same information, which is often a goal of teleconferencing).
Phrasal Verbs:
There aren't specific phrasal verbs associated directly with teleconferencing, but you might use: - Set up (to arrange or organize a teleconference). Example: "I will set up a teleconferencing call for our team." - Join in (to participate in a teleconference).