communicate with


communicate with (one)

1. To talk to one. Well, if you didn't communicate with him, how was he supposed to know what you needed?2. To convey a message to and be understood by another person. Even though they've been married for years, they still sometimes have a hard time communicating with each other.See also: communicate

communicate with someone

 1. Lit. to correspond or talk with a person. I have to communicate with Wally first. As soon as I have communicated with Fred, I can give you an answer. 2. Fig. to make oneself understood with a person. (Often used with a negative.) I just don't seem to communicate with Sam, no matter what I do. We just can't seem to communicate with each other.See also: communicate