Woordenlijst op B2-niveau - Communication

a notebook that is used for recording addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and names of different people

adresboek

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

antwoordapparaat

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

telefooncel

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

hoorn

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

hothline

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

vaste lijn

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

kiezen

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

rondbellen

to return a phone call or contact someone again when the first attempt to communicate was missed or unsuccessful

terugbellen

to call someone on the phone

opbellen

a person who is calling someone on the phone

beller

a person who manages telephone calls and connections, typically at a switchboard in a corporation or telephone exchange

operator

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

beller-ID

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

de oproep beëindigen

to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk

blijf aan de lijn

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

ophangen

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

wachten

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

verbinden

(of a person) free to be seen or talked to

beschikbaar

(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time

bezet

a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

internetcafé

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

sociale media

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

homepage

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

HTTP

a person who follows an account on social media

volger

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

vriend toevoegen

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

vriendverzoek

a file or document that is sent along with an email

bijlage

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

haatmail

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

Skype

a real-time communication method on the internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms

webchat

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

instant messaging

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

internet surfer