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B2 Level Wordlist - Communication

Here you will learn some English words about communication, such as "address book", "phone booth", "landline", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary

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

Ex: She flipped through her old address book, reminiscing about friends she had n't spoken to in years .
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a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

Ex: They relied on the answering machine to capture important calls .
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an enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use

Ex: She closed the door of the phone booth to avoid distractions .
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handset
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a wireless handset for convenience .
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hotline
[noun]

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

Ex: The suicide prevention hotline provides confidential support and counseling to individuals in crisis .
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landline
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a phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection

Ex: The landline provided a clear connection during the storm .
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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: I 'll dial your number and let you know once I reach the venue .
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to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

Ex: She called around to book a reservation for the anniversary dinner .
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to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

Ex: They never called me back after the initial inquiry.
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to call someone on the phone

Ex: I'm going to call up my sister to check on her.
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caller
[noun]

a person who is calling someone on the phone

Ex: The caller hung up quickly after realizing they had dialed the wrong number .
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operator
[noun]

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

Ex: The operator efficiently routed incoming calls to different departments during peak hours .
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caller ID
[noun]

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

Ex: She was pleased to see her friend ’s name on the caller ID.
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to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

Ex: She was just starting to speak when the call was cut off.
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to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

Ex: She often gives her colleagues a call for work-related discussions.
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to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk

Ex: Just hang on for a few seconds while I check that information for you .
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to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: It 's impolite to hang up on someone without saying goodbye .
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to hold
[Verb]

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

Ex: I held the line for a few minutes before she picked up.
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to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

Ex: I tried to reach the director, but they couldn't put me through.
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available
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The receptionist informed me that the manager is not available at the moment .
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busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She left a message because the phone was busy when she called .
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a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

Ex: They discovered a cozy Internet café with great coffee nearby.
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websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

Ex: They discussed the impact of social media on society .
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home page
[noun]

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

Ex: The home page includes links to the blog and contact information .
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HTTP
[noun]

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

Ex: The developer checked the HTTP response status for errors .
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follower
[noun]

a person who follows an account on social media

Ex: He lost some followers after changing his content style .
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to friend
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to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

Ex: The platform allows you to friend people with similar interests .
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a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

Ex: Sending a personalized message along with the friend request can increase the likelihood of it being accepted .
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a file or document that is sent along with an email

Ex: They found the attachment to be corrupted and could not open it .
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hate mail
[noun]

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

Ex: He decided to ignore the hate mail and focus on his supporters .
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Skype
[noun]

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

Ex: The company uses Skype for Business to facilitate remote collaboration and meetings among employees .
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web chat
[noun]

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

Ex: During the webinar , participants can ask questions via web chat and receive answers from the speaker .
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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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a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

Ex: The net surfer was intrigued by the variety of content available on the internet .
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