telephone

/ˈtɛləfəʊn//ˈtɛləfoʊn/

noun

  1. 1

    A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

  2. 2

    The game of Chinese whispers.

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verb

  1. 1

    To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

  2. 2

    To convey (a message) by telephoning.

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