Telephone directory ( also directory or phone book) nounĭo you have to pay to have your number in the telephone directory, or is it free?Īn alphabetical list (online or in a book) of people and businesses with telephone numbers We were on the bus watching video clips on my smartphone.Ī small hand-held computer with a touchscreen that can be used as a mobile phone, web browser, media player, digital camera, etc. You can use any mobile phone that's got your SIM card in it.Ī small card with a microchip that's sold by a network provider and inserted into a mobile phone To keep a phone number, text message, e-mail or other digital data on a smartphone or computer Most people hate getting robocalls, don't they?Īn automatic call that plays a recorded message, usually to sell something or get votes in an electionĭon't forget to save his number if he calls again. One of many sounds a smartphone can make when someone is calling (of a telephone) to make the sound that tells you someone is calling The phone was in the bathroom so I didn't hear it ring. To telephone someone who tried to telephone you He didn't return my call, so I knew something was wrong. The part of a landline telephone set you pick up and speak into The phone rang and John picked up the receiver and said "Hello?" To answer a landline phone by lifting the receiver The phone rang and everybody stared at it. There aren't many pay phones left these days.Ī public telephone that takes coins or phonecard payment for each call made Oh no! I left my mobile phone in the taxi.Ī portable phone with a SIM card for network connections, with more features than a landline phone but fewer than a smartphone Mobile phone ( also cell phone or feature phone) noun I check my missed calls every night in case I've missed an important one. The line was really bad so I called again to get a better connection.Ī telephone connection used to make a voice call We've all got smartphones, so do we really need a landline in the house?Ī physical telephone line, or a telephone that uses one The icon for email on my phone is a white envelope on a blue square.Ī graphic symbol or picture on a smartphone or computer screen that represents an application or file and opens it when touched Why don't we use that free Wi-Fi hotspot at the public library?Ī place where people can get Internet access either for free or by using a network access password Someone called, but as soon as they heard my voice they hung up. The sound a landline phone makes when you pick it up There's no dial tone when you pick up the phone. To press numbers on a landline phone or touch numbers on a smartphone keypad to call someoneĭialling tone (BrE) or dial tone (AmE) noun Have you seen the cordless phone? I had it in the bathroom but it isn't there now.Ī landline telephone receiver you can carry for short distances while usingĪre you sure you dialled the right number? I'm having a conference call with some old friends tonight.Ī telephone call in which three or more people can hear and speak with one another to an electricity source to add power to its battery To connect a smartphone, tablet computer, digital camera, etc. I spoke to hundreds of callers every day while I was a receptionist.ĭon't forget to charge your phone before you go camping. To try to contact someone by phone, either by dialling their number or finding their name in the list of contacts on a mobile or smartphone If you need a lift home, call me and I'll come and get you. The act of telephoning someone, or a telephone conversation I'm sorry, but I really have to take this call. The sound you hear if you dial a landline number that's already being used Mum's always on the phone after dinner, so I'll get a busy signal if I call now. If the line's busy and you can't get through, call again later.Īlready being used, of a telephone line or numberīusy signal (AmE) or engaged tone (BrE) noun Leave a message on the answering machine and I'll call you back when I can.Ī recording device a caller can leave a spoken message on if their call isn't answered To take the call and speak after a phone has rung I phoned the shop but nobody answered so I guess they're closed. You can check your understanding by doing the Telephone Vocabulary Quiz. With example sentences and special meanings related to landline phones, mobile phones and smartphones. Here are many of the words and terms we use to talk about telephones and using them.
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