Intercom

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An intercom is a two-way communication system that allows people in different rooms or areas to speak with each other, typically through mounted speakers and microphones: She buzzed the intercom to let the delivery person in.

Intercoms are common in apartment buildings, offices, and homes.

Short for intercommunication system.

communication

two-way

Operating in both directions

voice · announcement · paging · broadcast · transmit · receive · channel · static · crackle · button

building

buzzer

Electric signaling device

entry · tenant · visitor · gate · panel · speaker · microphone · callbox · directory · unlock

workplace

office

Professional work location

assistant · executive · boardroom · conference · summon · page · extension · hold · transfer · announce

vehicle

aircraft

Airborne transportation vehicle

  • cockpitPilot's control compartment
  • pilotOne who steers aircraft
  • cabinSimple wooden dwelling

crew · flight attendant · passenger · announcement · captain · seatbelt · turbulence · bus · coach · driver

security

surveillance

Systematic observation of subjects

gate · access control · guard · checkpoint · visitor · screen · verify · identification · entry · restricted

Categories
Opposites
communication range

Intercomsatellite phone

Handset using orbital relays

ham radio · shortwave radio · telecommunications network

communication directionality

Intercompublic address system

Audio amplification for venues

PA system · loudspeaker · bullhorn · pager

communication scope

Intercompublic address system

Audio amplification for venues

broadcast · radio · telecommunications · telephone network · satellite communication

Family

intercoms

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Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G