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comm

comm

87 8.6
A small device used to send and receive messages, like a radio or phone
  • noun
  • /kɑm/
  • Jargon
translation icon : equipo de comunicaciones
  • Where are we with that comm link?
  • a comm channel
  • comm link
  • secure comms

And then I, I was on my own then and you've got this Comm system with you.

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Examples

  • In the meantime, his comm had begun to light up with messages.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • What were you trying to say a minute ago? Can we go to the comm booth?

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The voice from the comm said, "We may have a find."

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The comm link's dead !

  • "I'll be right there," she said into the comm, and snapped it off.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • What's up? - My comms are dead.

  • You'll find them on your comm, sealed and restricted by time delay access.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • - Stay reachable on comms.

  • All right, we 're 120 klicks from base, and 30 minutes from air support, so, uh, do a final comms check, Tom Cat.

  • Make sure to stay on your comm for any updates during the mission.

Synonyms

comlink
vscomm
3 8.7

A small device that lets people talk or send messages without wires, often in future stories

is an informal abbreviation referring generally rather than a specific device
communication channel
vscomm
  • Specialized
3 3.4

A way to send information between people, groups, or devices

is an informal abbreviation rather than the formal full phrase for a method
comms
vscomm
  • Jargon
1 5.9

A way people send messages and information in work or operations

is an informal abbreviation that means a device or channel rather than the activity

Surface Forms

comm singular
comms plural

Etymology

Comm is a short form of communication, from Latin communicare meaning 'to share'. So a comm device is simply the tool you use to share messages or stay in contact.