telephone call

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Word: Telephone Call

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A telephone call is a connection made over the phone to talk to someone. It involves using a telephone (either a landline or a mobile phone) to communicate with another person.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "telephone call" when you want to refer to the act of calling someone on the phone.
• It is often used in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

1. Simple Usage: "She made a telephone call to her friend."
2. More Context: "He placed a phone call to London to discuss business matters."
3. Negative Context: "He heard the phone ringing but didn’t want to take the call."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear "telephone call" in more formal settings like business or legal discussions. In these contexts, it might imply a scheduled or important conversation.
• For example: "The meeting was conducted via a conference telephone call."

Word Variants:

• Call: A shorter term often used interchangeably with "telephone call."
• Phone Call: Another common way to say "telephone call."
• Video Call: A call where you can see the other person through a video connection.

Different Meanings:

• While "telephone call" generally refers to a voice conversation over the phone, it can also imply a request for information or assistance, e.g., “I will give them a call about my application status.”

Synonyms:

• Phone call
• Call
• Communication (in a broader sense)
• Conversation (if it refers to the content of the call)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Give someone a call": This means to call someone on the phone.
  • Example: “I will give you a call later.”
• "Take a call": This means to answer or respond to a phone call.
  • Example: “Can I take this call? It’s important.”
• "Make a call": This simply means to initiate a call.

Academic

Noun

1. a telephone connection
   • she reported several anonymous calls
   • he placed a phone call to London
   • he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call

Synonyms

• call
• phone call