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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
address book

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

Ex: She keeps all her friends' contact details organized in her address book. 
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answering machine

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

Ex: She checked her answering machine for messages after coming home. 
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phone booth

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

Ex: She stepped into the phone booth to make a private call. 
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handset
handset
[noun]

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

Ex: She picked up the handset to answer the incoming call. 
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hotline
hotline
[noun]

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

Ex: Political campaigns use hotlines to encourage voter turnout and provide information on polling locations. 
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landline
landline
[noun]

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

Ex: She still uses a landline for reliable communication at home. 
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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 call around

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

Ex: We spent the afternoon calling around to find the best travel deals. 
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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 call up

to call someone on the phone

Ex: He called up the customer to address their concerns. 
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caller
caller
[noun]

a person who is calling someone on the phone

Ex: She recognized the caller's voice as soon as she answered. 
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operator
operator
[noun]

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

Ex: The operator connected the caller to the appropriate department. 
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caller ID
caller ID
[noun]

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

Ex: She checked her caller ID to see who was calling. 
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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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to [give] {sb} a call

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

Ex: I'll give you a call when I'm ready to discuss the project. 
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to hang on

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

Ex: Can you please hang on for a moment? 
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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 hold
to hold
[Verb]

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

Ex: Could you please hold for a moment while I transfer your call? 
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to put through

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

Ex: Please hold while I put you through to the manager. 
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available
available
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I tried calling my friend, but she wasn't available to take my call. 
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She kept getting a busy signal when she tried to call her friend. 
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Internet cafe

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

Ex: She visited the Internet café to check her email while traveling. 
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social media

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

Ex: She spends hours on social media connecting with friends. 
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home page
home page
[noun]

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

Ex: She visited the home page to find the latest updates. 
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HTTP
HTTP
[noun]

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

Ex: They discussed how HTTP works in transferring data online. 
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follower
follower
[noun]

a person who follows an account on social media

Ex: She gained a lot of followers after posting her travel photos. 
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to friend
to friend
[Verb]

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

Ex: She friended her coworker on Facebook after the meeting. 
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friend request

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

Ex: She received a friend request from a former classmate on Facebook. 
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attachment

a file or document that is sent along with an email

Ex: She sent an attachment with the report to her boss. 
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hate mail
hate mail
[noun]

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

Ex: She received hate mail after speaking out on social media. 
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Skype
Skype
[noun]

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

Ex: We use Skype for weekly video conferences with our international team members. 
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web chat
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: Customer support is available 24/7 through the web chat feature on their website. 
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instant messaging

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

Ex: They prefer to communicate through instant messaging rather than email for quick responses. 
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net surfer

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

Ex: The net surfer spent hours exploring different websites and online forums. 
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