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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 4A

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

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English File - Intermediate
to dial
to dial
[Verb]

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

Ex: She dialed her friend's number to invite them to the party. 
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to hang up

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: If the call quality is poor, it's better to hang up and try again for a clearer connection. 
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to call back

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

Ex: I'll call the client back as soon as I finish this meeting. 
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

Ex: A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post. 
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message
message
[noun]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

Ex: He sent a text message to invite us to the party. 
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voicemail
voicemail
[noun]

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

Ex: She checked her voicemail after missing a call from her boss. 
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engaged
engaged
[Adjective]

involved in a task, project, or other activity, either mentally and emotionally or physically

Ex: She felt engaged in her work after taking on new responsibilities that challenged her skills. 
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to swipe
to swipe
[Verb]

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

Ex: The cat swiped at the dangling toy with its paw. 
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to go off
to go off
[Verb]

(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal

Ex: My alarm clock goes off at 6:00 AM sharp every morning. 
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to cut off

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

Ex: In the middle of discussing plans, Tom's boss had to cut off the call unexpectedly for an urgent meeting. 
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phone network

a telecommunication network allowing calls and messages to be sent and received between phones

Ex: The phone network provides coverage across the entire country, ensuring that users can stay connected anywhere. 
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monthly
monthly
[noun]

a magazine or periodical that gets published once every month

Ex: She subscribes to a monthly that covers the latest trends in fashion. 
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contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale. 
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on hold
on hold
[phrase]

in a suspended state to be considered and dealt with in the future

Ex: The project is on hold until we get more funding. 
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pay as you go

a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

Ex: She opted for a pay as you go mobile plan to avoid long-term contracts and keep her expenses flexible. 
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