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beeper
UK /ˈbiːpə/ US /ˈbipɚ/
noun 4
Collocations
1BEEPER + NOUN
yours
Definitions
noun
1
Something that makes a beeping sound.
The Controls option enables you to resize and move a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper.
2
Something that makes a beeping sound.
No stages, front pages, no phones, no beepers
3
Something that makes a beeping sound.
4
A broadcast interview taking place over the telephone (originally having to include a beeping sound to indicate that it was not a live broadcast).
Radio "beepers" are easy: all you need is a telephone, and you can basically have an overseas conversation with any DJ or radio news director in America.
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Synonyms
noun — an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when t
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The Controls option enables you to resize and move a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper.
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No stages, front pages, no phones, no beepers
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Radio "beepers" are easy: all you need is a telephone, and you can basically have an overseas conversation with any DJ or radio news director in America.
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Is this beeper yours?
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Tom has a beeper.
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Tom's beeper exploded.
Tatoeba · #12730652Usage Notes
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