phone
noun [ C ]
COMMUNICATIONS uk/fəʊn/ usa piece of electronic equipment which makes it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has similar equipment, using either electrical signals sent along a system of wires, or radio signals:
over the phone You can arrange a mortgage online, over the phone, or through a meeting.
by phone The company can be reached by phone on this number.
on the phone She has spent hours on the phone in recent weeks, talking to negotiators in a labour dispute.
See also
cell phone
mobile phone
telephone
phone
verb [ I or T ]
COMMUNICATIONS uk/fəʊn/ usto communicate with someone by phone:
Someone phoned while you were at lunch.
Phone him and ask if he's free this afternoon.
See also
telephone verb
Phrasal verbs
phone in
phone sth in
phone up