- a system for sending messages to one or more recipients via telecommunications links between computers using dedicated software or a web-based service: Communication by email is almost instantaneous.
- a message sent by email: Send me an email about that idea, and I'll get back to you.
- an address at which a person can receive email messages: He’s got my phone number and email in case he needs to contact me.
- to send (a message or file) to (a person or organization) by email: He emailed his response to the invitation. I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet.
- to send an email; communicate by email or exchange emails: She emailed to say she’ll be on vacation next week. We emailed back and forth for three weeks before actually meeting.
- short for electronic mail
- to contact (a person) by electronic mail
- to send (a message, document, etc) by electronic mail
