message

a communication sent by mail, e-mail, messenger, telephone, etc.; an official communication; a prophetic pronouncement: That cough is a message that your cold is getting worse.
Not to be confused with:massage – a treatment consisting of rubbing and kneading the body to increase suppleness and relieve tension; to manipulate data to produce a desired result: massage the figures

mes·sage

M0240100 (mĕs′ĭj)n.1. a. A usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, station, or group to another: I found the message you left at my desk. She sent me a quick message by email.b. The substance of such a communication; the point or points conveyed: gestured to a waiter, who got the message and brought the bill.2. A statement made or read before a gathering: a retiring coach's farewell message.3. A basic thesis or lesson; a moral: a play with a message.v.tr. mes·saged, mes·sag·ing, mes·sag·es 1. To send a message to.2. To send as a message: messaged the report by cable.v.intr. To send a message; communicate.Idioms: off message Deviating from a planned set of remarks or positions: The aides worried that the candidate would make a gaffe if he went off message. on message Following a planned set of remarks or positions.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin missāticum, from Latin missus, past participle of mittere, to send.]

message

(ˈmɛsɪdʒ) n1. (Communications & Information) a communication, usually brief, from one person or group to another2. an implicit meaning or moral, as in a work of art3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a formal communiqué4. (Theology) an inspired communication of a prophet or religious leader5. a mission; errand6. (plural) Scot shopping: going for the messages. 7. get the message informal to understand what is meantvb (Communications & Information) (tr) to send as a message, esp to signal (a plan, etc)[C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin missāticum (unattested) something sent, from Latin missus, past participle of mittere to send]

mes•sage

(ˈmɛs ɪdʒ)

n. 1. a communication delivered in writing, speech, by means of signals, etc. 2. an official communication, as from a chief executive to a legislative body. 3. the main point, moral, or meaning of something, as of a book or work of art. [1250–1300; < Old French < Vulgar Latin *missāticum= Latin miss(us) sent + -āticum -age]

message

Any thought or idea expressed briefly in a plain or secret language and prepared in a form suitable for transmission by any means of communication.

message

Past participle: messaged
Gerund: messaging

Imperative
message
message

Present
I message
you message
he/she/it messages
we message
you message
they message

Preterite
I messaged
you messaged
he/she/it messaged
we messaged
you messaged
they messaged

Present Continuous
I am messaging
you are messaging
he/she/it is messaging
we are messaging
you are messaging
they are messaging

Present Perfect
I have messaged
you have messaged
he/she/it has messaged
we have messaged
you have messaged
they have messaged

Past Continuous
I was messaging
you were messaging
he/she/it was messaging
we were messaging
you were messaging
they were messaging

Past Perfect
I had messaged
you had messaged
he/she/it had messaged
we had messaged
you had messaged
they had messaged

Future
I will message
you will message
he/she/it will message
we will message
you will message
they will message

Future Perfect
I will have messaged
you will have messaged
he/she/it will have messaged
we will have messaged
you will have messaged
they will have messaged

Future Continuous
I will be messaging
you will be messaging
he/she/it will be messaging
we will be messaging
you will be messaging
they will be messaging

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been messaging
you have been messaging
he/she/it has been messaging
we have been messaging
you have been messaging
they have been messaging

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been messaging
you will have been messaging
he/she/it will have been messaging
we will have been messaging
you will have been messaging
they will have been messaging

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been messaging
you had been messaging
he/she/it had been messaging
we had been messaging
you had been messaging
they had been messaging

Conditional
I would message
you would message
he/she/it would message
we would message
you would message
they would message

Past Conditional
I would have messaged
you would have messaged
he/she/it would have messaged
we would have messaged
you would have messaged
they would have messaged

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	message - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groupsbroadcast - message that is transmitted by radio or televisioncipher, cypher - a message written in a secret codeheliogram - a message transmitted by means of the sun's raysmail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal servicephone message, telephone message - a message transmitted by telephoneradiogram - a message transmitted by wireless telegraphyinscription, dedication - a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or somethingtelegram, wire - a message transmitted by telegraphpacket - (computer science) a message or message fragment
	2.	message - what a communication that is about something is aboutsubject matter, content, substancecommunication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groupsbody - the central message of a communication; "the body of the message was short"corker - (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person; "that story was a corker"reminder - a message that helps you remember something; "he ignored his wife's reminders"petition, request, postulation - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authoritymemorial - a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authoritylatent content - (psychoanalysis) hidden meaning of a fantasy or dreamsubject, theme, topic - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"digression, divagation, excursus, parenthesis, aside - a message that departs from the main subjectmeaning, signification, import, significance - the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"hokum, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality, bunk - a message that seems to convey no meaningdrivel, garbage - a worthless messageacknowledgement, acknowledgment - a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"refusal - a message refusing to accept something that is offeredinfo, information - a message received and understoodcounseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of actiondedication, commitment - a message that makes a pledgecommendation, approval - a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"disapproval - the expression of disapprovalrespects - (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem; "he paid his respects to the mayor"discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respectinsertion, interpolation - a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted; "with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told"; "with many insertions in the margins"statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"statement - a nonverbal message; "a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are"; "his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention"humor, wit, witticism, wittiness, humour - a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughteropinion, view - a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"instruction, direction - a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)offering, offer - something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"submission, entry - something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); "several of his submissions were rejected by publishers"; "what was the date of submission of your proposal?"narration, narrative, story, tale - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"promotion, promotional material, publicity, packaging - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas"sensationalism - subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastesshocker - a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)
Verb	1.	message - send a message to; "She messaged the committee"communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news"message - send as a message; "She messaged the final report by fax"
	2.	message - send as a message; "She messaged the final report by fax"communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news"message - send a message; "There is no messaging service at this company"message - send a message to; "She messaged the committee"
	3.	message - send a message; "There is no messaging service at this company"communicate - be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas; "He and his sons haven't communicated for years"; "Do you communicate well with your advisor?"message - send as a message; "She messaged the final report by fax"

message

noun1. communication, note, bulletin, word, letter, notice, memo, dispatch, memorandum, communiqué, missive, intimation, tidings, MSG (S.M.S.) Would you like to leave a message?2. point, meaning, idea, moral, theme, import, purport, MSG (S.M.S.) The report's message was unequivocal.3. (Scot.) errand, job, task, commission, mission, MSG (S.M.S.) I was employed to run messages for him in 1957.get the message understand, see, get it, catch on (informal), comprehend, twig (Brit. informal), get the point, take the hint I think they got the message that this attitude is wrong.

message

noun1. Something communicated, as information:communication, word.2. That which is signified by a word or expression:acceptation, connotation, denotation, import, intent, meaning, purport, sense, significance, significancy, signification, value.

Translations

信息启示讯息

message

(ˈmesidʒ) noun1. a piece of information spoken or written, passed from one person to another. I have a message for you from Mr Johnston.信息2. the instruction or teaching of a moral story, religion, prophet etc. What message is this story trying to give us?启示ˈmessenger (-sindʒə) noun a person who carries letters, information etc from place to place. The king's messenger brought news of the army's defeat. 送信者，信使

message

→ 讯息zhCN

May I leave a message? (US)
Can I leave a message? (UK) → 我能给他留言吗？
May I leave a message with his secretary? (US)
Can I leave a message with his secretary? (UK) → 我能给他的秘书留言吗？

message

carry the message to Garcia

To show initiative in undertaking important or requisite tasks in the face of difficulties and/or without requiring specific instructions on how to do so. It refers to the essay "Message to Garcia," published in 1899 by Elbert Hubbard, in which a lieutenant named Andrew Rowan undertakes establishing communication with Cuban rebel leader Calixto García to create an alliance in case of war with Spain. One should always aspire to be the type of employee who will carry the message to Garcia, for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.See also: carry, Garcia, message

deliver the message to Garcia

To show initiative in undertaking important or requisite tasks in the face of difficulties and/or without requiring specific instructions on how to do so. It refers to the essay "Message to Garcia," published in 1899 by Elbert Hubbard, in which a lieutenant named Andrew Rowan undertakes establishing communication with Cuban rebel leader Calixto García to create an alliance in case of war with Spain. One should always aspire to be the type of employee who will deliver the message to Garcia, for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.See also: deliver, Garcia, message

take a message to Garcia

To show initiative in undertaking important or requisite tasks in the face of difficulties and/or without requiring specific instructions on how to do so. It refers to the essay "Message to Garcia," published in 1899 by Elbert Hubbard, in which a lieutenant named Andrew Rowan undertakes establishing communication with Cuban rebel leader Calixto García to create an alliance in case of war with Spain. One should always aspire to be the type of employee who will take a message to Garcia, for it says more about you than merely doing what you're told.See also: Garcia, message, take

mixed message

A signal, message, or communication that has, or is interpreted as having, multiple, ambiguous, or contradictory meanings. (Often plural.) I keep getting these mixed messages from my ex-girlfriend. I can't tell if she just wants to be friends, or if she's interested in getting back together. I just think it sends something of a mixed message to be advertising a new production assistant position right after we went through a round of layoffs.See also: message, mixed

get (a) mixed message(s)

To receive a signal, message, or communication that has, or seems to have, multiple, ambiguous, or contradictory meanings. I keep getting these mixed messages from my ex-girlfriend. I can't tell if she just wants to be friends, or if she's interested in getting back together. I've just been getting a mixed message from my boss lately about what he thinks of my performance so far.See also: get, mixed

send (a) mixed message(s)

To communicate something that has, or seems to have, multiple, ambiguous, or contradictory meanings. My ex-girlfriend has accused me of sending mixed messages about our relationship, as if I'm hinting that I want to get back together with her. I just think it sends something of a mixed message to be advertising a new production assistant position right after we went through a round of layoffs.See also: mixed, send

direct message

A form of private communication on social media sites or Internet forums. It is most commonly used as a verb. Direct message me if you have any questions. If you don't want everyone to see it, send a direct message instead of posting it.See also: direct, message

private message

A way to communicate only with a select person or people on social media sites or Internet forums. It is most commonly used as a verb. Private message me if you have any questions. If you don't want everyone to see it, send a private message instead of posting it.See also: message, private

Can I leave a message?

A question asked when the person one wishes to speak to is currently unavailable. Well, if he's in a meeting, can I just leave a message?See also: can, leave

Can I take a message?

An offer to transcribe someone's message to someone else who is currently unavailable. A: "Can I speak to Josh?" B: "He's not available right now—can I take a message?"See also: can, take

send a message

To emphasize or make a clear statement of one's position. We need to send a message to these hostile nations that we will not compromise our values for fear of reprisal. The latest memo clearly sends a message to certain people in the company that their days are numbered. The quilts are intended to send a message of hope to the survivors of this tragedy.See also: message, send

get the message

To understand the real meaning of what someone is trying to communicate. OK, I get the message. I'll start looking for somewhere else to stay. I just stopped texting her back, and she eventually got the message.See also: get, message

send the wrong message

To do or say something that communicates a meaning different or contrary to what one desires, either implicitly or explicitly. The government's decision, while innocuous at face value, sends the wrong message that business that don't have a religious affiliation will be treated more preferentially than those that do. I know you're trying to foster better workplace relations between employees, but I think forcing people to sit in assigned spots during lunch might send the wrong message.See also: message, send, wrong

send the right message

To do or say something that communicates a particular desired meaning, either implicitly or explicitly. We're hoping that this legislation will send the right message to young people around the country. I know you're trying to foster better workplace relations between employees, but I don't think forcing people to sit in assigned spots during lunch will send the right message.See also: message, right, send

off message

Deviating from or being untrue to the official or agreed upon view, plan, or ideology. We just feel like having a spokesperson with such strong religious convictions is a little off message for our organization. The candidate usually maintains an unflappable demeanor during these interviews, rarely stepping outside of a set of carefully crafted responses, so it was odd to see him going so drastically off message.See also: message, off

on message

Remaining true to the official or agreed upon view, plan, or ideology. We just feel like our spokesperson has to be on message with our organization's strong religious beliefs. The candidate usually stays on message during these interviews, rarely stepping outside of a set of carefully crafted responses, so it was odd to see him go off on such a random, ranting tangent.See also: message, on

the medium is the message

The mode through which a message is transmitted influences how the message is received. The phrase was coined by 20th-century philosopher Marshall McLuhan. In studying this painting, we can't ignore the style that the artist chose. The medium is the message.See also: medium, message

Could I leave a message?

and Can I leave a message?Can I request that a message be written down for a person who is not available to come to the telephone. Bill: Can I talk to Fred? Mary: He's not here. Bill: Could I leave a message? Mary: Sure, I can leave a message for him.See also: could, leave

Could I take a message?

and Can I take a message?; May I take a message?the phrase used on the telephone to offer to take a message and give it to the person the caller is seeking. Bill: Can I talk to Fred? Mary: He's not here. Could I take a message for him?See also: could, take

Get the message?

and Get the picture?Inf. Do you understand?; Are you able to figure out what is meant? (See also (Do you) get my drift?">(Do you) get my drift?) Things are tough around here, and we need everyone's cooperation. Get the picture? We don't need lazy people around here. Get the message?See also: get

get the message

Also, get the picture. Understand or infer the real import or substance of something. For example, He gestured to the waiter, who got the message and brought the bill, or Kate got the picture and decided to keep her mouth shut about the error. [Mid-1900s] Also see get it. See also: get, message

get the message

COMMON If someone gets the message, they understand what you are trying to tell them, either directly or indirectly. `I'm not interested in talking about the weather, Whitlock.' `OK, I get the message.' `I have a lot to do today,' said Laura. Richard, getting the message, said goodbye.See also: get, message

get the message

infer an implication from a remark or action. informal 1993 Isidore Okpewho Tides I think he got the message, because he flashed me a look from the corner of his eye. See also: get, message

send the right (or wrong) message

make a significant statement, either implicitly or by your actions.See also: message, right, send

get the ˈmessage

(British English, informal) understand what somebody means, even if they do not say it directly: She said she was too busy to see me — I got the message, and didn’t ask her again.See also: get, message

on/off ˈmessage

(of a politician) stating/not stating the official point of view of their political party: Despite their internal problems, the party maintains a public front of staying on message.See also: message, off, on

Get the message?

and Get the picture? interrog. Do you understand?; Are you able to figure out what is meant? How many times do I have to tell you? Do you get the message? Things are tough around here, and we need everyone’s cooperation. Get the picture? See also: get

off message

Deviating from a planned set of remarks or positions: The aides worried that the candidate would make a gaffe if he went off message.See also: message, off

on message

Following a planned set of remarks or positions.See also: message, on

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carry the message to Garcia

deliver the message to Garcia

take a message to Garcia

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get (a) mixed message(s)

send (a) mixed message(s)

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send a message

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send the right message

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the medium is the message

Could I leave a message?

Could I take a message?

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noun communication

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phrase get the message

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noun something communicated, as information

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noun that which is signified by a word or expression

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noun a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

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noun what a communication that is about something is about

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verb send a message to

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verb send as a message

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