1. an optical instrument used to view distant objects by making them appear larger and closer

1. to slide or fit one inside another like the sections of a collapsible telescope
2. to compress or condense something into a shorter time or space

Examples

• The astronomer used a powerful telescope to observe the distant galaxy.
• She received a small telescope for her birthday to study the stars.
• The car’s antenna telescopes down when not in use.
• The metal poles telescope together for easy storage.
• The director had to telescope the three-hour play into two hours.
• The accident caused the train cars to telescope into each other.
• Through the telescope, we could see the craters on the moon clearly.