1. sent a message by telegraph
Usage: past tense of telegraph; historical
2. communicated or signaled something clearly, often unintentionally
Usage: figurative use
3. made one’s intentions obvious in advance, especially in sports or combat
Usage: informal

Examples

• The news was telegraphed to London immediately.
• She telegraphed her parents about the safe arrival.
• His nervous expression telegraphed his anxiety to everyone.
• The politician telegraphed his position on the issue through his speech.
• The boxer telegraphed his punch, making it easy to block.
• Her body language telegraphed her discomfort with the situation.
• The company telegraphed its financial troubles through recent layoffs.