Collocations for "communication"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "communication" in context.
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communication
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [digital, analog, satellite, media] communications
- is in [constant, regular, daily] communication with
- There was a lack of communication.
- was due to a [lack of, breakdown in] communication
- open a [channel of, line of] communication
- keep the [channel of] communication open
- Communication is important for any [relationship, friendship].
- We need to work on our communication.
- study [animal, human] communication
- learn [effective, efficient, convincing] communication
- the communication of [orders, instructions, ideas, information]
- the latest communication from the [general, chief of police]
- modern communications [allow, enable] us to
- effective communication for [leaders, managers, directors]
- is studying communications in [school, college]
- has a degree in communications
- going to school for communications
- has [strong, great, excellent, reasonable, good, poor] communication skills
- communication [ability, methods, techniques]
- [improve, boost] your communication skills
- [works, operates] in the communications sector
- communication [services, systems, technology]
- communication [breakdowns, problems, issues, barriers]
'communication' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
assertive
- avenue
- chain
- channel
- continuous
- cultural
- dispatch
- enhance
- facilitate
- glitch
- hone
- improve
- infamous
- interaction
- loop
- maintain
- next
- radio
- resumé
- skillful
- technology
- television
- transform
- urgent
- written