| cut off |
of a telephone service or operator, to interrupt (someone) during a call by breaking the connection. [1/8 definitions] |
| dial |
to select (numbers or other symbols) on a telephone by turning a dial, pressing buttons, or tapping a screen. [2/8 definitions] |
| dialing code |
(chiefly British) the digits at the beginning of a telephone number that signify one of a country's telephone districts; area code. |
| dial tone |
the steady hum or buzzing sound in a telephone receiver indicating that the line is open and a number may be dialed. |
| dial-up |
related to or being a form of internet access that uses a telephone line to connect a computer to an internet service provider. |
| diaphragm |
a thin disk that vibrates in the transmitting of sound in an electronic instrument such as a telephone. [1/5 definitions] |
| directory |
an index of names, locations, and often other data, such as a listing of telephone subscribers' names, addresses, and telephone numbers, or a listing of building occupants and their room numbers. [1/4 definitions] |
| earphone |
the part of a telephone, radio set, music player or the like that fits over or into the ear for receiving sound. |
| electronic mail |
messages typed into a computer terminal and sent via telephone cable to another terminal. |
| email |
the practice or system by which messages may be typed into one computer terminal and sent by telephone, cable, or wireless to another computer terminal; electronic mail. [1/4 definitions] |
| ext. |
abbreviation of "extension," an additional telephone line connected to the main line. |
| extension |
an additional telephone line connected to the main line. [1/6 definitions] |
| FCC |
abbreviation of "Federal Communications Commission," a U.S. agency whose duty is to regulate the various communications industries including telephone, radio and television, and satellites. |
| Federal Communications Commission |
a U.S. agency whose duty is to regulate the various communications industries including telephone, radio and television, and satellites. |
| get back to |
to return a call or message, or to resume a conversation with (someone) at a later time, esp. by telephone. [1/2 definitions] |
| get off |
to finish using (a telephone or other device). [1/10 definitions] |
| get through |
to manage to contact someone, usu. by telephone. [1/5 definitions] |
| give (someone) a buzz |
(informal) to telephone (someone). |
| give (someone) a ring |
(informal) to telephone (someone). |
| goodbye |
used to signify or acknowledge a departure or the end of a telephone call. [1/2 definitions] |
| handset |
a telephone with the receiver and transmitter contained in a single hand-held unit. |