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Media e Comunicazione - Telefono e servizi telefonici

Qui imparerai alcune parole in inglese relative ai telefoni e ai servizi telefonici come "tastiera", "selezione veloce" e "linea di assistenza".

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area code
[sostantivo]

a series of numbers at the beginning of a phone number that specifies a region, town, etc.

prefisso

prefisso

Ex: If you ’re calling from overseas , do not forget to add the international area code.
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blue pages
[sostantivo]

the pages in a phone book with the list of phone numbers of government departments

pagine blu

pagine blu

Ex: The blue pages list various organizations and businesses that offer the services I need .Le **pagine blu** elencano varie organizzazioni e aziende che offrono i servizi di cui ho bisogno.
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call
[sostantivo]

the act of talking to someone on the phone or an attempt to reach someone through a phone

chiamata, comunicazione

chiamata, comunicazione

Ex: She makes a call to her family every Sunday .Lei fa una **chiamata** alla sua famiglia ogni domenica.
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callback
[sostantivo]

a phone call intended to return a call received previously

richiamata

richiamata

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caller
[sostantivo]

a person who is calling someone on the phone

chiamante

chiamante

Ex: The caller hung up quickly after realizing they had dialed the wrong number .**Il chiamante** ha riagganciato rapidamente dopo aver realizzato di aver composto il numero sbagliato.
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caller ID
[sostantivo]

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

ID chiamante

ID chiamante

Ex: She was pleased to see her friend ’s name on the caller ID.
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call waiting
[sostantivo]

a phone service that enables one to know or answer an incoming call during another call

chiamata in attesa

chiamata in attesa

Ex: The call waiting feature let me take my friend ’s call while I was already chatting with my partner .La funzione **attesa chiamata** mi ha permesso di rispondere alla chiamata del mio amico mentre stavo già chattando con il mio partner.
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careline
[sostantivo]

a phone service set up by a company or organization to provide its clients with information about the service they received or a product they purchased

linee di cura

linee di cura

Ex: The company offers a 24-hour careline to assist customers with any problems they encounter .L'azienda offre un **servizio di assistenza** 24 ore su 24 per aiutare i clienti con qualsiasi problema incontrino.
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cold-calling
[sostantivo]

the practice of making an unexpected phone call or visiting someone in person in order to sell them goods or services

freddo-chiamata

freddo-chiamata

Ex: Regulations govern cold-calling practices to protect consumers from harassment and fraud .Le normative regolano le pratiche di **cold calling** per proteggere i consumatori da molestie e frodi.
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collect call
[sostantivo]

a phone call that the person who receives it agrees to pay for, instead of the caller

raccogliere chiamata

raccogliere chiamata

Ex: The collect call from my friend was unexpected , but I accepted it because I had n’t heard from her in a while .La chiamata **a carico del destinatario** della mia amica è stata inaspettata, ma l'ho accettata perché non avevo sue notizie da un po'.
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conference call
[sostantivo]

a phone call in which three or more people can hear and speak with one another

audioconferenza

audioconferenza

Ex: The conference call had some technical issues , but we managed to get through the meeting .
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EMS
[sostantivo]

a system for communicating music, pictures, and lengthy written messages between mobile phones

EM

EM

Ex: The new phone supports enhanced messaging service, so I can send creative texts with pictures.Il nuovo telefono supporta il servizio di messaggistica avanzato (**EMS**), quindi posso inviare testi creativi con immagini.
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courtesy call
[sostantivo]

a visit or phone call that is made as a gesture of politeness

chiamata di cortesia

chiamata di cortesia

Ex: The hotel staff made a courtesy call to check if everything was to my satisfaction .Il personale dell'hotel ha fatto una **chiamata di cortesia** per verificare se tutto era di mio gradimento.
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helpline
[sostantivo]

a phone service that provides advice, comfort, or information regarding specific problems

assistenza telefonica

assistenza telefonica

Ex: I called the helpline for assistance with my Internet connection issues .
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hotline
[sostantivo]

a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

telefono rosso

telefono rosso

Ex: The suicide prevention hotline provides confidential support and counseling to individuals in crisis .La **linea diretta** per la prevenzione del suicidio fornisce supporto confidenziale e consulenza alle persone in crisi.
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landline
[sostantivo]

a phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection

telefono fisso

telefono fisso

Ex: The landline provided a clear connection during the storm .Il **telefono fisso** ha fornito una connessione chiara durante la tempesta.
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line
[sostantivo]

a telephone connection or service

linea

linea

Ex: The technician fixed the telephone line so we can make calls again.
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local call
[sostantivo]

any telephone call made within a particular area and using the single switching center

chiamata locale

chiamata locale

Ex: I only need to make a local call to reach my family , since they live in the same city .Devo solo fare una **chiamata locale** per raggiungere la mia famiglia, dato che vivono nella stessa città.
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mute button
[sostantivo]

a button that can be pushed to turn off the sound on a television, telephone, etc.

pulsante mute

pulsante mute

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phone booth
[sostantivo]

an enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use

cabina telefonica

cabina telefonica

Ex: She closed the door of the phone booth to avoid distractions .Ha chiuso la porta della **cabina telefonica** per evitare distrazioni.
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phone call
[sostantivo]

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

telefonata

telefonata

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an important phone call regarding a job opportunity .Durante la riunione, è uscita per rispondere a un'importante **chiamata telefonica** riguardante un'opportunità di lavoro.
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scrambler
[sostantivo]

an electronic device that jams a radio or an electronic signal

emettitore di interferenza

emettitore di interferenza

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speed dial
[sostantivo]

a feature on a phone by which a phone number that is already dialed can be called, pressing a single button

selezione rapida

selezione rapida

Ex: After programming his boss ’s number into speed dial, he could contact her with just one button .Dopo aver programmato il numero del suo capo in **selezione rapida**, poteva contattarla premendo un solo pulsante.
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telephone pole
[sostantivo]

a tall pole or post that carries wires used for telephone lines

palo del telefono

palo del telefono

Ex: The old telephone pole was replaced with a sturdier one .Il vecchio **palo del telefono** è stato sostituito con uno più robusto.
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toll
[sostantivo]

an amount of money that is paid for a long-distance phone call

pedaggio

pedaggio

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a phone number with a distinct three digit code that is free of charge for the calling party

numero verde

numero verde

Ex: For technical support , you can call the toll-free telephone number listed on the website .Per il supporto tecnico, puoi chiamare il **numero verde** elencato sul sito web.
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voicemail
[sostantivo]

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

segreteria telefonica

segreteria telefonica

Ex: She set up her voicemail greeting with a professional message.Ha impostato il suo messaggio **voicemail** con un messaggio professionale.
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wake-up call
[sostantivo]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

sveglia

sveglia

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .Hanno chiesto una **sveglia telefonica** per essere ben preparati per la loro escursione mattutina.
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white pages
[sostantivo]

the section of a phone book that gives the list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of individuals and businesses in an alphabetical order

pagine bianche

pagine bianche

Ex: I remember spending hours flipping through the white pages when I needed to contact people before the Internet became popular .Ricordo di aver passato ore a sfogliare le **pagine bianche** quando avevo bisogno di contattare le persone prima che Internet diventasse popolare.
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yellow pages
[sostantivo]

a section of the phone book with a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of organizations and firms in an alphabetical order

pagine gialle

pagine gialle

Ex: My dad still keeps a copy of the yellow pages in case we need it .Mio padre conserva ancora una copia delle **pagine gialle** nel caso ne avessimo bisogno.
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open line
[sostantivo]

a phone communication in which conversations can be heard or recorded by others

linea aperta, comunicazione aperta

linea aperta, comunicazione aperta

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teleshopping
[sostantivo]

the practice of selling products on a TV program or online

televendita

televendita

Ex: The teleshopping host was so enthusiastic that I almost bought a vacuum cleaner I didn’t need.Il presentatore del **televendite** era così entusiasta che ho quasi comprato un aspirapolvere di cui non avevo bisogno.
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car phone
[sostantivo]

a mobile radio telephone that is designed to be used in a vehicle

telefono auto

telefono auto

Ex: My grandfather still talks about how impressive his car phone was when it first came out .Mio nonno parla ancora di quanto impressionante fosse il suo **telefono dell'auto** quando è uscito per la prima volta.
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cradle
[sostantivo]

the part of a telephone where the handset or receiver can be put and be charged while not being used

culla

culla

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handset
[sostantivo]

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

microtelefono

microtelefono

Ex: He bought a wireless handset for convenience .Ha comprato un **ricevitore** senza fili per comodità.
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MMS
[sostantivo]

a cellular service that allows one to send and receive color pictures, sounds, etc. on their cell phone

MMS

MMS

Ex: I used MMS to share my vacation photos with family back home .Ho usato **MMS** per condividere le mie foto delle vacanze con la famiglia a casa.
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switchboard
[sostantivo]

the central part of a phone system by which phone calls in a hotel, office, etc. are answered and put through

centralino

centralino

Ex: The switchboard system in the office can handle up to 50 calls at once.Il sistema **centralino** in ufficio può gestire fino a 50 chiamate alla volta.
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videophone
[sostantivo]

a telephone device with a screen and camera that can transmit video and audio signals

videotelefono

videotelefono

Ex: I prefer using a videophone when I need to have a more personal conversation with friends .Preferisco usare un **videotelefono** quando ho bisogno di avere una conversazione più personale con gli amici.
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text message
[sostantivo]

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

SMS

SMS

Ex: After the interview , she sent a text message to thank the hiring manager .Dopo il colloquio, ha inviato un **messaggio di testo** per ringraziare il responsabile delle assunzioni.
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SMS
[sostantivo]

a cellular service of sending and receiving brief text messages on a mobile phone

SMS

SMS

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keypad
[sostantivo]

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

tastiera

tastiera

Ex: The remote control for the television had a numeric keypad for channel selection .Il telecomando della televisione aveva un **tastierino numerico** per la selezione dei canali.
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mouthpiece
[sostantivo]

the part of a telephone, radio device, etc. to which the mouth is applied

bocchino

bocchino

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Bluetooth
[sostantivo]

the system through which different devices can be connected to each other over short distances wirelessly using radio waves

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Ex: The wireless speaker connects to my phone via Bluetooth, so I can play music from anywhere in the room .L'altoparlante wireless si collega al mio telefono via **Bluetooth**, quindi posso riprodurre musica da qualsiasi punto della stanza.
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instant messaging
[sostantivo]

a form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time

messaggistica istantanea

messaggistica istantanea

Ex: Instant messaging is ideal for quick updates and urgent matters .**La messaggistica istantanea** è ideale per aggiornamenti rapidi e questioni urgenti.
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