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Vocabulary Entry
telephone
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device that converts sound into electrical signals for transmission over a distance.
Example Sentences
"I picked up the telephone to call my friend."
"The telephone rang loudly in the quiet room."
"She prefers texting over using the telephone."
V
verb
To communicate with someone using a telephone.
Example Sentences
"I will telephone you later to discuss the details."
"He telephoned the restaurant to make a reservation."
"She needs to telephone her doctor for an appointment."