to dial

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to hang up

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to call back

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to leave

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message

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Voicemail is a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages when the person they are trying to reach is unavailable to answer the phone. When a call is not answered, the voicemail system automatically picks up, and the caller can leave a message that can be listened to later. Voicemail systems are commonly used on mobile phones, landlines, and business lines. They allow the recipient to hear the message at their convenience, ensuring important information is not missed. Some voicemail systems also offer features like greetings, message storage, and the ability to send or receive voicemail notifications.

What is "voicemail"?

voicemail

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engaged

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to swipe

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to go off

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to cut off

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phone network

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monthly

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contract

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The origin of the idiom "on hold" can be traced back to the telecommunications industry. In the early days of telephone systems, operators would physically connect calls by plugging cables into switchboards. When a call needed to be temporarily suspended or transferred to another line, the operator would place it "on hold" by placing the caller's line on a specific hold position on the switchboard. Overtime, as technology advanced and automated phone systems were introduced, the concept of putting a call "on hold" became ingrained in the common language, extending beyond the telephone industry to describe any situation where a planned action or process is temporarily paused or deferred. It is mostly used in project management to describe the temporary suspension of a task or project due to resource constraints, pending approvals, or changing priorities.

What is the origin of the idiom "on hold" and when to use it?

on hold

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pay as you go

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4A in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "dial", "engaged", "contract", etc.

İngilizce Dosyası Orta Seviye "Ders 4A" Kelime Bilgisi