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Phoning

/ˈfəʊnɪŋ/

To call (someone) using a telephone.

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  1. 1

    To call (someone) using a telephone.

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telephoneverb(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
callverb(heading) To reach out with one's voice.
earphonenounA transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.
earpiecenounA speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.
headphonenoun(attributive) Used with headphones.
call upverb(transitive, idiomatic) To call on the telephone.
ringverb(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
soundverb(transitive) To cause to produce a sound.
speech soundnoun(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
telephone setnounelectronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
telephoningnounThe act of placing a telephone call.
callingnounA job or occupation.
composingConducive of a composed state, relaxing.
contactingverb(transitive) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
calloutnounAn instance of being summoned to visit a certain place in order to provide assistance; an instance of summoning someone who is on call.
prank callnounA practical joke played by calling the unsuspecting victim on the telephone, usually pretending to be somebody else.
bellnoun(music) A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
xylophoningnounAn act of performance on a xylophone.
toll callnounA long-distance call.
telephone ringnounA ringing noise made by a telephone-bell to announce an incoming call.

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