n
(computing) A computerized storage area for contact information such as e-mail addresses.
n
The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
v
To send a text message or e-mail with a BlackBerry device.
v
(intransitive) To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme.
n
Electronic surveillance.
adj
(of a TV or radio programme) In which members of the public telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter.
n
A similar service which allows conversation among a number of separate callers.
n
A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
n
Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.
n
Information on how to contact a person or entity, typically including a telephone number, address etc.
v
To join or participate in a conference call.
n
(telecommunications) The interception of electronic communication.
n
(uncountable) A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
n
(computing) The information used for routing a message that is transmitted with the message but not part of its contents.
n
(networking) A rogue wireless access point installed near a legitimate one for purposes of eavesdropping or phishing.
n
Alternative form of face time [Time spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).]
v
To send such a text message.
n
The electronic mobile app of the same name that provides these services.
v
(communication, computing) To convey a message via an instant messaging program.
n
Alternative form of Martian packet [(computing, networking) A network packet whose declared source or destination IP address lies within a reserved address range unavailable for use on the public Internet.]
v
To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
n
(computing) A queue onto which messages may be placed for delivery between components as part of interprocess communication.
n
(Britain, informal) A mobile phone.
n
(Britain, informal) A mobile phone.
n
(Britain, slang) A mobile phone.
v
(uncommon) Abbreviation of message. [To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.]
n
An overnight telephone counselling service, typically for students.
v
(transitive, Internet) To subject to a denial-of-service attack in which a large number of data packets are sent.
n
A political campaign strategy to collect voter data and get out the vote through mass voter outreach by phone.
n
(colloquial) A distracted pedestrian who is only paying attention to their phone.
n
(by extension, computing) A large lookup table.
n
(informal) A broadcast interview conducted by telephone.
n
The act of ignoring a conversation going on around oneself to focus on one's mobile phone.
n
An image that is transmitted electronically as a form of interpersonal communication, especially between mobile phones.
v
To broadcast (media) from one device to another, by means of placeshifting.
v
(transitive, Internet) To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
n
(computing) A software program that performs portscans.
n
(telecommunications) An operation in which data is received.
n
The changing of the electronic identifier of a mobile phone so that it can be used on a different network, or to disguise the fact that it is stolen
n
(computing, Internet) A file containing criteria for assigning a score to each email message received, for purposes of filtering out spam, etc.
n
(telecommunications) An operation in which data is transmitted.
v
(transitive, computing) To make (a telephone call) using Skype software.
v
To send a message on a cell phone.
n
(video games) Ellipsis of Nintendo Switch.
v
To communicate over a long distance, often across the internet.
v
(intransitive) To send a telegram.
v
(intransitive) To engage in telemarketing (unsolicited telephone calls to potential customers).
n
A printed telephone directory.
n
A person who telephones, especially one who does so for a commercial organization.
n
A sale made through telemarketing.
n
support (for a product etc.) by telephone
v
(transitive) To transmit (data) over a telecommunication system or network.
v
(transitive) To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.
v
(transitive or intransitive) To transmit a text message.
n
Additional credit purchased for a mobile phone.
n
The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.
v
(transitive, intransitive, text messaging) To text; to send a text message (to).
v
(computing, networking) To transmit in this manner.
v
(transitive) To call on the vidphone.
n
Alternative spelling of voicemail [(uncountable) A computerized interactive system for storing, processing and reproducing verbal messages left through a conventional telephone network.]
n
A message left on a voice mail system.
n
(countable, by extension) An individual message on such a system.
n
(computing) A program that dials every telephone number in a particular area searching for computers, or trying to guess passwords.
n
A message sent by WhatsApp.
n
A telephone directory that lists commercial organizations, organized by type of organization.
v
(transitive, intransitive) To communicate with someone using the Zoom videoconferencing software.
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