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Cone of Silence - Definition |
| Related Words: Asphyxiate, Ataraxia, Ataraxy, Blunt, Brain, Brevity, Calm, Censor, Choke, Contemplation, Contradict |
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The Cone of Silence is one of many joke devices from the Get Smart American comedy television series.
In the series, whenever Agent 86 wanted to speak to his boss with no eaves-droppers, a "Cone of Silence" would be lowered over their heads: this device took the shape of two interconnected bowls, or literal cones, with many humourous variations and which never works as intended.
The term has been adopted in pop-culture for any system that prevents eavesdropping, usually by creating a private or encrypted link between the clients. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are a good example, as is any form of encrypted or hidden instant messaging.
The term "Cone of Silence" is also used when people are overtly zealous in trying to keep a secret: here the term usually refers to the fact that the 'outsider' can see something is there, but he is unable to find out exactly what.
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Example Usage of Silence |
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lucidnitram: If #Iran would have arrested Othman/Juma, the media would be in a FRENZY right now. But instead, Silence. #israel |
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gehriggirl: @slimryda24 hey i just said Silence.. i didn't say no movement or breathing! That was your choice... ;) |
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misslocs: RT @iheartquotes: After Silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible, is music.~Aldous Huxley | RT @shehulk123 |
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