public-address system

[public-address system] {n.}

A set of devices for making a speaker's voice louder so that he can be heard by more people.

* /The public-address system broke down during the senator's speech./

* /The news was announced over the public-address system./

Tags:

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


	↑ Grab this Headline Animator Subscribe to Learn American Idioms day-by-day by Email

	See also »
	address [address] See: PUBLIC-ADDRESS SYSTEM. A Dictionary of American Idioms system [system] See: PUBLIC-ADDRESS SYSTEM. A Dictionary of American Idioms in the public eye [in the public eye] {adj. phr.} Widely known; often seen in public activity; much in ... A Dictionary of American Idioms in public [in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such a ... A Dictionary of American Idioms get something out of one's system [get something out of one's system] {v. phr.} 1. To eliminate some food item or ... A Dictionary of American Idioms public speaker [public speaker] {n.} A person who speaks to the public. * /A public speaker must ... A Dictionary of American Idioms air one's dirty linen in public [air one's dirty linen in public] or [wash one's dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} ... A Dictionary of American Idioms

	Latest news »
	Warm Wishes! Sky-net-eye.com Team Wishes You all the Best in 2009! RSS-feeds We have added RSS functionality to the site. At present you can subscribe to any of the following RSS feeds: search (keywords), ...