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Media and Communication - Phone and Phone Services

Here you will learn some English words related to phones and phone services such as "keypad", "speed dial", and "helpline".

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area code
[noun]

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

Ex: If you ’re calling from overseas , do not forget to add the area code.
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the pages in a phone book with the list of phone numbers of government departments

Ex: blue pages list various organizations and businesses that offer the services I need .
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call
[noun]

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

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caller
[noun]

a person who is calling someone on the phone

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caller ID
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a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

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

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careline
[noun]

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

Ex: The company offers a careline to assist customers with any problems they encounter .
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the practice of making an unexpected phone call or visiting someone in person in order to sell them goods or services

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

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

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

Ex: I received EMS from my friend that included a funny video clip .
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a visit or phone call that is made as a gesture of politeness

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

Ex: I called helpline for assistance with my Internet connection issues .
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hotline
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a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

Ex: The suicide hotline provides confidential support and counseling to individuals in crisis .
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landline
[noun]

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

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line
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a telephone connection or service

Ex: She placed the receiver back on the phone and hung up line.
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any telephone call made within a particular area and using the single switching center

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

Ex: She closed the door of phone booth to avoid distractions .
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the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

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

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

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

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

Ex: She voicemail over text messages for longer explanations .
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a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

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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

Ex: I remember spending hours flipping through white pages when I needed to contact people before the Internet became popular .
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a section of the phone book with a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of organizations and firms in an alphabetical order

Ex: My dad still keeps a copy of yellow pages in case we need it .
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the practice of selling products on a TV program or online

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car phone
[noun]

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

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handset
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: We need to fix switchboard because some calls are not being connected properly .
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a telephone device with a screen and camera that can transmit video and audio signals

Ex: I prefer using videophone when I need to have a more personal conversation with friends .
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a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

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

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

Ex: The wireless speaker connects to my phone Bluetooth, so I can play music from anywhere in the room .
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a form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time

Ex: Instant messaging is ideal for quick updates and urgent matters .
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