telescopic
gb/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/ us/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
B2
English
teleszkópos, távcsöves, teleobjektíves, sűrített
B2
1
teleszkópos
B1
Usage pattern:
[a telescopic handle/pole/rod/ladder]
The mop has a telescopic handle, so you can adjust it to your height.
A felmosónak teleszkópos nyele van, így a magasságodhoz tudod igazítani.
He used a telescopic pole to reach the high branches.
Teleszkópos rúddal érte el a magas ágakat.
The camera tripod’s legs are telescopic and lock into place.
Learner examples
This selfie stick is telescopic.
Ez a szelfibot teleszkópos.
The pole is telescopic, so it gets longer.
A rúd teleszkópos, ezért hosszabbra húzható.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *telescopic* when they mean simply “long”; it usually implies it can extend and retract.
Meaning
extendable by sliding sections
Collocations
telescopic handle
|telescopic pole
|telescopic rod
|telescopic ladder
|telescopic extension
|telescopic tube
|telescopic boom
|telescopic baton
|telescopic brush
|telescopic antenna
Synonyms
extendable (General term for something that can be made longer.)
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retractable (Emphasizes that it can be pulled back in.)
Antonyms
fixed (Not designed to change length.)
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rigid (Not able to slide or adjust.)
Themes
tools
|engineering
|home
|sports
Definition
Able to get longer or shorter by sliding parts in and out.
Made so that one part can slide inside another, allowing it to be extended or shortened.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
távcsöves
B2
Usage pattern:
[a telescopic lens/sight/view]
The rifle was fitted with a telescopic sight for accurate long-distance aiming.
A puskára távcsöves irányzékot szereltek, hogy messzire is pontosan lehessen célozni.
With a telescopic lens, she could photograph the birds from far away.
Teleobjektívvel messziről is le tudta fényképezni a madarakat.
The astronomer made telescopic observations of the planet’s rings.
Learner examples
He used a telescopic sight.
Távcsöves irányzékot használt.
The camera has a telescopic lens.
A fényképezőgépnek teleobjektívje van.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse *telescopic* with *microscopic* (for very small things).
Meaning
using or relating to a telescope
Collocations
telescopic lens
|telescopic sight
|telescopic view
|telescopic observation
|telescopic image
|telescopic camera lens
|telescopic magnification
Synonyms
magnifying (Focuses on making something appear larger.)
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long-range (Emphasizes ability to see or aim at a distance.)
Antonyms
unaided (Done without optical equipment.)
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naked-eye (Seen without a telescope or binoculars.)
Themes
science
|optics
|astronomy
|sports
Definition
Connected with a telescope or with seeing far away using a lens.
Designed for viewing distant objects with magnification, or connected with the use of a telescope.
C1
FORMAL
3
sűrített
B2
Usage pattern:
[a telescopic account/summary/phrase]
The report gives a telescopic account of events, skipping most of the background.
A jelentés az események erősen sűrített ismertetését adja, a háttér nagy részét kihagyva.
Her memoir is telescopic, jumping quickly over long periods of time.
Az emlékirata sűrített, hosszú időszakokon siklik át nagyon gyorsan.
The editor asked for a more telescopic summary to fit the page limit.
Learner examples
I wrote a telescopic summary.
Sűrített összefoglalót írtam.
The story is telescopic and very short.
A történet sűrített és nagyon rövid.
Common mistake:
This meaning is more common in formal writing; in everyday speech, people usually say *shortened* or *condensed*.
Meaning
compressed into a shorter form
Collocations
telescopic summary
|telescopic account
|telescopic version
|telescopic narrative
|telescopic phrase
|telescopic history
|telescopic timeline
Synonyms
condensed (Common word for shorter but still complete in main points.)
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abridged (Often used for shortened books or texts.)
Antonyms
expanded (Made longer with more detail.)
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detailed (Includes many specifics rather than compressing them.)
Themes
language
|writing
|time
|education
Definition
Made shorter by leaving out some parts or details.
Shortened by combining parts or by omitting details; condensed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
telescopic
IPA
GB/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
US/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
Syllables & stress
tele - scop - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: telescopic
Expressions
telescopic antenna
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk æntˈɛnə/
fixed phrase
extendable radio antenna
A metal antenna you can pull out and push in.
Examples
- Pull out the telescopic antenna to get a clearer signal.
- The old radio still has a telescopic antenna on the side.
Learner examples
- Extend the telescopic antenna.
telescopic handle
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk hˈændəl/
fixed phrase
extendable handle on an item
A handle you can make longer or shorter.
Examples
- The suitcase has a telescopic handle that locks at two heights.
- I prefer a vacuum with a telescopic handle so it’s easier on my back.
Learner examples
- My bag has a telescopic handle.
telescopic ladder
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk lˈædɚ/
fixed phrase
extendable ladder for storage
A ladder that can be extended and then folded down small.
Examples
- He keeps a telescopic ladder in the van because it takes up less space.
- Make sure the telescopic ladder clicks into place before you climb.
Learner examples
- This is a telescopic ladder.
telescopic lens
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk lˈɛnz/
fixed phrase
technical
lens for distant magnification
A lens that makes far objects look closer.
Examples
- A telescopic lens lets you photograph wildlife from a safe distance.
- The museum displayed a telescopic lens from an early camera design.
Learner examples
- She uses a telescopic lens.
telescopic pole
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk pˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
extendable pole that slides
A pole that gets longer or shorter by sliding.
Examples
- He cleaned the upstairs windows with a telescopic pole.
- The painter used a telescopic pole to reach the ceiling corners.
Learner examples
- I bought a telescopic pole.
- The telescopic pole is long.
telescopic sight
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk sˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
magnifying sight for aiming
A magnifying device that helps you aim at far targets.
Examples
- The hunter adjusted the telescopic sight before taking the shot.
- The instructor showed how to focus the telescopic sight for distance.
Learner examples
- It has a telescopic sight.