Definitions

telephone

[tel-uh-fohn] / ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn /

VERB

communicate through telephone system

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call up contact dial phone

STRONG

buzz call ring

WEAK

get back to get on the horn get on the line give a call give a jingle give a ring make a call pick up put a call through ring up touch base with

Example Sentences

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GNM avisera le gagnant par courrier électronique et/ou par téléphone au plus tard le 30 novembre 2012.

From The Guardian • Oct. 1, 2012

The old woman spoke at last: "On n'a pas de téléphone ici," she replied with a Belgian accent, and pushed the door to in Esther's face.

From Juggernaut by Campbell, Alice

Un accident," she murmured apologetically, trying to smile, then repeated desperately, beseechingly: "Le téléphone, madame——?

From Juggernaut by Campbell, Alice

C'est Meesus Arch-tsch-kott qui demande Miss au téléphone.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 30, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

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Common Senses: Phon ("Sound")

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