phone

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A device used to talk to people over distances, now often a small portable one that also runs apps.

   She is on the phone with her sister right now.

2. 2
   verb

   To call someone using a telephone.

   Phone me as soon as you land at the airport.

Common collocations

• phone call Adjective + noun
• answer the phone Verb + noun
• mobile phone Adjective + noun
• charge the phone Verb + noun
• pick up the phone Verb + noun
• pay phone Adjective + noun
• hang up the phone Verb + noun

From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”).

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