line of communication

noun

The networks of land, water, and air routes that connects a battlefield and its military personnel, supplies, etc.

“If anything is lost in the line of communication, they could end up blowing their cover.”

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Meanings

nounline of communication (plural lines of communication)

plural lines of communication · alternative line of communications

  1. governmentThe networks of land, water, and air routes that connects a battlefield and its military personnel, supplies, etc.
  2. A chain of communications through an established system.

    If anything is lost in the line of communication, they could end up blowing their cover.

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