Telephone: meaning, definitions and examples

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telephone

 

[ หˆtษ›lษชหŒfoสŠn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

communication device

A telephone is a device that allows for voice communication over long distances. It typically consists of a speaker, microphone, and keypad for dialing numbers. Telephones can be landline or cellular, with the latter being more common in modern times.

Synonyms

cellphone, landline, phone

Examples of usage

  • I called my friend on the telephone to chat.
  • She answered the telephone on the first ring.
Context #2 | Verb

make a phone call

To telephone someone is to make a call using a telephone. This action involves dialing a number and establishing a connection to communicate verbally. Telephoning is a common way to stay in touch with friends and family.

Examples of usage

  • I will telephone you later to discuss the details.
  • She telephoned her boss to inform him of the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "telephone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น telefone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เคซเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Telefon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ telepon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะปะตั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ telefon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ป่ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉphone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ telรฉfono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telefon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุชู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telefon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ telefรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ telefon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telefon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ telรฉfono

Etymology

The word 'telephone' originated from the Greek words 'tele', meaning 'far', and 'phone', meaning 'voice'. The invention of the telephone is credited to Alexander Graham Bell, who patented the first practical device in 1876. Over the years, telecommunication technology has advanced significantly, leading to the widespread use of telephones for both personal and business communication.

See also: phone, phoneme, phonemic, phoner, phonetics, phoney, phonically, smartphone, telephonist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,134, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.