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to intercommunicate

to intercommunicate

7.2
To be directly connected so people can move between them
  • verb
  • /ˌɪntərˈkjuːmɪkeɪt/
translation icon : interconectar
  • In this design, the library and lounge intercommunicate by means of a sliding partition.

Examples

  • All the rooms on this floor intercommunicate for easy access during emergencies.

  • The two offices intercommunicate through an open doorway.

  • The two offices intercommunicate through a hidden doorway.

  • Can these rooms intercommunicate effectively?

  • The two offices intercommunicate through a hidden doorway, allowing for seamless collaboration.

  • In this design, the library and lounge intercommunicate for a more open and inviting space.

  • All the rooms on this floor intercommunicate to facilitate quick movement during an emergency.

Synonyms

to interface
vsto intercommunicate
  • Specialized
30 4.2

To connect two systems or devices so they can work together

focuses on direct connection that allows movement or passage between spaces
to communicate
vsto intercommunicate
  • UK
7 5.0

Have a door or space that lets people pass between rooms

is about direct connection that also allows movement or exchange
to interconnect
vsto intercommunicate
5 4.7

Join things so they can work together

is specifically about direct connection allowing movement or exchange
to interwork
vsto intercommunicate
6.7

To connect systems or groups so they act as one

means direct physical linking that permits movement or exchange between them

How Connected

to intercommunicate
7.2
to connect
278 1.1
to adjoin
33 5.2

Surface Forms

intercommunicate infinitive
intercommunicated past participle
intercommunicating present participle
intercommunicates third person singular

Morphology

intercommunicate = communicate (transparent) = inter + communicate

Formed by prefixing 'inter-' to 'communicate' to indicate mutual connection or exchange between spaces or systems; formation and meaning are straightforward.

Etymology

Intercommunicate comes from the parts inter- meaning 'between' and communicate meaning 'to share', like in interconnected and community. So when rooms or systems intercommunicate, they are directly 'connected' and can 'share' people, air, or movement between them.