telephone
tele·phone (tel′ə fōn′)
noun
- ☆ a system for transmitting speech or computerized information over distances, usually by converting sounds into electric impulses that are sent through a network of wires and cables: some systems transmit by means of radio waves
- any device having a transmitter, receiver, and dialing mechanism, used in a telephone system
Etymology: tele- + -phone: term adopted by Alexander Graham Bell (1876) after use for other sound instruments
intransitive verb -·phoned′, -·phon′·ing
- to talk over a telephone; convey a message by telephone
- to try to make a connection by dialing a telephone number
transitive verb
- to convey (a message) by telephone
- to speak to or reach (a person) by telephone; call
telephone
n.
telephone
v.
Converse of object
- please: For a quicker response please telephone - thank you.
- answer: Our 24 hour staffed helpline has designated slots where a multi lingual worker will answer the telephone.
Preposition: with
- voicemail: Telephone with voicemail, Internet access and satellite TV are standard; use of the sauna is also included.
Adjective modifier
- direct-dial: They all have direct-dial telephones with automatic billing, power showers, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers and fridge-freezers.
- mobile: Persons calling the 0800 555 111 number from a mobile telephone will be connected to the national Crimestoppers Call center in Surrey.
- cordless: The Logitech Cordless Internet Handset makes using Skype on the PC as easy as using a typical cordless telephone.
- cellular: OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that using handheld cellular telephones is related to the risk of primary brain cancer.
- direct: All rooms are en-suite with color TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, ironing board, tea / coffee making facilities.
- portable: When used on Plan 4 installations it can be fitted with a jack into which can be plugged a portable telephone.
Modifies a noun
- number: For ordering details please see telephone contact numbers at the bottom.
- conversation: She asked him to wait whilst she finished her telephone conversation, which he did.
- helpline: A telephone helpline will be available to answer any of their questions.
- call: You may wish to visit, write, or make a telephone call to someone from your past.
- directory: They can be found in telephone directories or by contacting the Radon Council.
- +44: By telephone +44 ( 0 ) 20 7222 1061 during opening hours.
Noun used with modifier
- dial: All rooms are en-suite with color TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, ironing board, tea / coffee making facilities.
- analog: ISDN is a digital telecommunications technology which can provide greater bandwidth than is possible over the usual analog telephone circuits.
- touch-tone: To obtain a contents list, dial 301-402-5874 or 1-800-624-2511 from a touch-tone telephone or fax machine hand set and follow the recorded instructions.
- contact: You must Notify us immediately of any changes to the contact telephone or facsimile numbers.
- day-time: Please help the team with this by including day-time telephone numbers with any booking.
Glamour is what makes a man ask for your telephone number. But it also is what makes a woman ask for the name of your dressmaker.
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director.
Cyberspace is where you are when you're on the telephone.
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