Teleconference Meaning in English

word

US

ˌtɛɫəˈkɑnfɹəns

tel-uh-KON-frens

UK

tˈɛlɪkˌɒnfɹəns

TEL-ih-KON-frens

Definition

A meeting or discussion held between people in different locations using telecommunication technology, such as phone or video calls.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in business or academic settings. Can refer to audio-only ('conference call') or video ('video conference'); 'teleconference' covers both. Slightly formal; 'meeting' is more general. Not used for casual personal calls.

• Spanish: teleconferencia
• Portuguese (BR): teleconferência
• Portuguese (PT): teleconferência
• Chinese (Simplified): 电话会议
• Chinese (Traditional): 視訊會議 - 電話會議
• Hindi: दूर-सम्मेलन
• Arabic: مؤتمر عن بُعد
• Bengali: টেলিকনফারেন্স - টেলিসম্মেলন
• Russian: телеконференция
• Japanese: テレビ会議
• Vietnamese: hội nghị truyền hình - hội nghị trực tuyến
• Korean: 전화회의 - 원격회의
• Turkish: telekonferans
• Urdu: ٹیلی کانفرنس
• Indonesian: telekonferensi

Example Sentences

We have a teleconference with the team every Monday.

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I joined the teleconference from home.

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The teleconference will start at 2 p.m.

basic

Can you hear me clearly on this teleconference?

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Let me send you the teleconference link before we begin.

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Yesterday's teleconference went smoother than I expected.

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