Origin: Greek prefix tele-
Teleconference has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
"The CEO called a teleconference to address the crisis, allowing board members scattered across three continents to see her face on their screens."
A telephone conference, an arranged phone call between more than two parties.
"The team decided to hold a teleconference instead of meeting in person so everyone could discuss the project updates from their home offices."
To take part in a teleconference.
"I had to reschedule my meeting because I was unable to attend the scheduled teleconference due to a power outage."