phone
You answer it
Phone is a device for voice communication at a distance.
The word began as a shortening of telephone, but now usually means a smartphone—a handheld computer that also makes calls: I left my phone at home, Check your phone.
To phone someone is to call them.
Phone appears in compounds: phone number, phone call, phone book.
Exchange of spoken ideas
- callContact by phone
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- talkVerbal exchange between people
message · text · SMS · discussion · voicemail · conference call · teleconference · hotline
Involving circular motion
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
corded · bakelite · switchboard · operator · party line · collect call · long distance · exchange
Held telephone component
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- landlineStationary wired telephone
- keypadButton array for input
- cradleRocking bed for infants
base · answering machine · extension · payphone · jack · earpiece · speakerphone · headset
Closed curve shape
- vibrateShake with small movements
- buzzContinuous low drone
- chimeMelodic bell sound
- toneQuality of sound
alert · notification sound · silent mode · do not disturb · jingle · melody · ringtone · alarm
Mobile device software
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- AndroidGoogle's phone platform
- iOSMobile operating system
- notificationFormal notice given
GPS · NFC · biometrics · fingerprint sensor · facial recognition · Siri · Google Assistant · widget
Wireless network standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- 4GFourth-generation mobile technology
- 5GCurrent mobile network standard
- LTEWireless broadband standard
hotspot · data · network · sync · pairing · signal · coverage · bandwidth
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
talk · message · text · SMS · discussion · voicemail · conference call · teleconference · hotline · helpline
rotary
Involving circular motion
classic · corded · bakelite · switchboard · operator · party line · collect call · long distance · exchange · nostalgia
handset
Held telephone component
cradle · base · answering machine · extension · payphone · jack · earpiece · speakerphone · headset · mouthpiece
ring
Closed curve shape
tone · alert · notification sound · silent mode · do not disturb · jingle · melody · ringtone · alarm · mute
app
Mobile device software
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
- AndroidGoogle's phone platform
- iOSMobile operating system
notification · GPS · NFC · biometrics · fingerprint sensor · facial recognition · Siri · Google Assistant · widget · home screen
Wi-Fi
Wireless network standard
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- 4GFourth-generation mobile technology
- 5GCurrent mobile network standard
LTE · hotspot · data · network · sync · pairing · signal · coverage · bandwidth · download
cellular
Composed of small units
roaming · prepaid · airtime · recharge · handheld · portable · battery · charger · screen protector · case
syllable
Unit of pronunciation
pronunciation · sound · stress · tone · accent · onset · nucleus · coda · allophone · IPA
- communicationconversation, inform, hand signal, messages, dialogue
- communicationsannouncement, address, key messages, briefing, email
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
phoneletter
Written symbol or message
written correspondence · mail · snail mail · telegram · email
phonein person
Bodily present somewhere
face-to-face · physical presence · in the flesh · meeting · visit
- phone callRemote voice conversation
- phone numberNumeric calling address
- cell phonePortable wireless communicator
- phone bookListing of local numbers
- phone boothEnclosed public telephone station
- pick up the phoneAccept an incoming call
telephone, phoned, microphone, phones, symphony, megaphone, smartphone, telephones, phoning