Pager

usgb/ˈpeɪdʒər/
noun

A small device that makes a noise or vibrates to let you know that someone wants to communicate with you.

The doctor was paged and she quickly checked her pager.
Visual representation of "pager" - A small device that makes a noise or vibrates to let you know that someone wants to communicate with you.

Often appears as...

  • vibrate pager
  • silent pager
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Technological Relic

Pagers were more common before cellphones, so using this word may give a dated sense in conversations.

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My grandpa still carries a pager, like in the old days.
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Professional Setting

Often used in hospitals or businesses where immediate contact is essential.

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Nurses often carry pagers to receive urgent alerts.
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Urgency Indicator

Mentions of pagers can imply an urgent need for communication or response.

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When the pager goes off, it usually means there's an emergency.
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