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message

13 definitions • 23 examples
1
a short piece of information that you give to a person when you cannot speak to them directly:

Examples:

If I'm not there when you call, leave a message.
[ + that ] I got a message that she'll be late.
2
a signal sent through the body by nerves and received by the brain:

Examples:

Motor nerves carry messages from the brain to contract different muscles used in movement.
The medicine makes the nerves unable to send pain messages to your brain.
3
the most important idea in a book, film, or play, or an idea that you want to tell people about:

Examples:

The movie's message is that rich and poor are alike.
We need to send a clear message that pollution will not be tolerated.
4
to understand what someone is trying to tell you, even if that person is not expressing themselves directly:

Examples:

I never answer his calls, so you'd think he'd get the message.
5
to make someone understand:

Examples:

We need to get the message across that too much sun is dangerous.
6
to send someone a short message using a mobile phone or computer:

Examples:

I messaged him yesterday but haven't had a reply.
7
a short piece of written or spoken information that is given or sent to someone:

Examples:

If I’m not there when you phone, leave a message.
She’s not here – can I take a message?
8
the main idea that an artist, writer, speaker, or group is trying to communicate:

Examples:

The message of the movie seems to be that only the most ruthless people can get ahead in politics.
9
a short piece of information that you give or send to a person when you cannot speak to them directly:

Examples:

message from sb for sb There was a message for you from the catering company.
message that I got your message that the meeting was postponed.
leave a message If I'm not there when you phone, leave a message on my voicemail.
take a message She's not here now; can I take a message?
send sb a message He sent me several messages about the problem.
I had a message in my inbox.
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Examples:

I kept getting a message saying "Disable cookies".
11
the main idea in an advertisement, speech, etc., or something that you want to tell people:

Examples:

The ad's main message should be that our products are safe to use.
send a message Ridding the organization of poor performers also sends a strong message of low tolerance for poor results.
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Examples:

We'll be back right after these messages.
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to send someone a message using electronic equipment:

Examples:

Not many people use the facility of viewing streaming video of the person they are messaging.

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