When i can use "Copy that"?

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When i can to use copy that, just to response of "do you copy" ?

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Let us know if this question answers your question http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/24061/ — Frank, Jun 04 '14 at 08:21
@Frank , the link is useful but when i want to say just, i know or i understand, may i have to use "copy that" phrase? — Ali Rasoulian, Jun 04 '14 at 08:57
@RegDwight, for example in one of dialog: Person-A: Did you understand? Person-B: yes, copy that. person-b may to use copy that or Not? — Ali Rasoulian, Jun 04 '14 at 09:09

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 15 '20 at 07:40

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The term "copy that" can be used in a few instances.

Regarding its literal* sense, take the following example:

Secretary: What should I do with this memorandum?

Boss: Copy that.

As a form of slang, it's a procedure word in radio communications to mean that you've successfully received a transmission. Taken colloquially, it's commonly interpreted among native English speakers to mean "I hear you, or I understand:"

Friend: The party is at 8 tonight, so be on time.

You: Copy that.

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answered Jun 04 '14 at 09:14

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Actually, I'll disagree with the first usage. The response of the boss would normally be "Copy it." – WhatRoughBeast Jun 04 '14 at 22:26

When i can use "Copy that"?

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