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(US, dated, slang) A telephone.
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(Britain, New Zealand) Another word for answerphone.
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Alternative form of answerphone [(Britain, New Zealand) A telephone containing a built-in device for recording incoming callers’ messages for later retrieval.]
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A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.
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(Britain, New Zealand) A telephone containing a built-in device for recording incoming callers’ messages for later retrieval.
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A 2010 controversy over problems with the Apple iPhone 4's antenna.
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A feature in computer software, etc. that dials a telephone number automatically.
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an electronic device that can automatically dial telephone numbers to communicate between any two points in the telephone, mobile phone and pager networks
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Alternative spelling of autodialer [an electronic device that can automatically dial telephone numbers to communicate between any two points in the telephone, mobile phone and pager networks]
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(historical, telephony) Being or relating to a system of telephony that combines automatic and manual features, such that the caller initially communicates with an operator who, after setting up the desired number on a keyboard, has no further interaction with the call.
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Several brands of telephones and phone services.
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(colloquial) A telephone, typically a mobile phone, with a curved shape to accommodate the wearer's facial profile.
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A mobile phone shaped like a bar of soap or candy.
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(genetics) A device (or software) used in basecalling
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(informal) A telephone that has a direct connection to an important caller, or is only used for important calls
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Alternative spelling of bat phone [(informal) A telephone that has a direct connection to an important caller, or is only used for important calls]
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Alternative spelling of bat phone [(informal) A telephone that has a direct connection to an important caller, or is only used for important calls]
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A message sent to a pager device.
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A pager (wireless telecommunication device).
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The Bell telephone company (after Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.)
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A wireless handheld device, a cross between a cellphone and a mobile email appliance and Internet-capable PDA, marketed by BlackBerry Limited.
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An electronic device used to bypass payment on a tone pulse telephone system.
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A cellular telephone with proportions and weight similar to a brick.
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Alternative form of burn phone [(informal) A cell phone bought anonymously with cash, used for only a short time and then thrown away, usually used as a means of conducting illegal business or harassment without being traceable to the purchaser.]
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(telecommunications) (usually buttinski) A robust portable one-piece telephone instrument with clips, used by technicians and lines staff for testing telephone circuits or making a temporary connection to a telephone line.
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Alternative form of buzzerphone [(military, historical) A portable buzzer system for transmitting messages in Morse code.]
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(military, historical) A portable buzzer system for transmitting messages in Morse code.
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(intransitive) To communicate by cable
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The wall-mounted box allowing a person to speak into an intercom
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A button used to request assistance.
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A telephone switchboard.
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A cellular phone that has a built-in camera.
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A mobile phone with a built-in camera.
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(telephony) An early style of telephone with a mouthpiece (transmitter) mounted at the top of its stand, and a receiver that was held by the user to the ear during a call. When not in use, the receiver rested in the fork of the switch hook protruding to the side of the stand, thereby disconnecting the audio circuit from the network.
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A mobile phone having a rectangular form factor, often with rounded corners.
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Alternative form of carphones plural of car phone
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A public telephone that accepts prepaid cards rather than coins.
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(uncommon) Alternative form of car phone [A mobile phone device specifically designed for and fitted into an automobile.]
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A portable, wireless telephone, which changes antenna connections seamlessly during travel from one radio reception cell to another without losing the party-to-party call connection.
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Alternative form of cell phone [A portable, wireless telephone, which changes antenna connections seamlessly during travel from one radio reception cell to another without losing the party-to-party call connection.]
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(informal) A cellular telecommunications company.
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(US, informal) A cellular phone (mobile phone).
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A mobile phone using cellular technology.
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mobile phone, cell phone
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(slang) A cellular phone.
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A television remote control.
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A telephone service in which a caller may converse with an operator on a specific subject.
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The bottom part of a mobile phone, below the screen.
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A type of flip phone, where the fold-out is approximately the size of the other portion of the phone.
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(business) An electronic consumer device that integrates a number of traditionally separate media functions: television, music playback, Internet browsing, video games, etc.
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A telephone unit that has a battery-powered telephone receiver/handset that uses RF signals and antennas to communicate to the wired base station instead of a cord, which is attached to a landline and functions as a charger for the receiver.
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A telephone with a wireless handset that communicates via radio waves with a base station connected to a fixed telephone line.
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A device used to convert electronic information into audible sound signals for transmission over telephone lines.
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A rest for the receiver of a telephone, or for certain computer hardware.
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A secure telephone that provides security against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance.
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(telecommunications) A modem (that connects a device such as a teletype to an ordinary telephone).
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A telephone capable of transmitting data as well as voice.
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Synonym of pulse dialing
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A desktop telephone set.
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A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
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(dated) telephone number
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(computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed.
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(UK) Alternative form of dial tone [A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.]
adj
(computing) Alternative spelling of dial-up [(computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed.]
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A memorable mobile phone number.
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(UK) A diplomatic telegram.
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(telecommunications) A device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
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(informal) A cell phone that does not have any functionality characteristic of a smartphone.
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Alternative form of entryphone [An intercom system which enables someone, without opening the door, to converse with the person who has rung the doorbell.]
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Alternative form of entryphone [An intercom system which enables someone, without opening the door, to converse with the person who has rung the doorbell.]
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An intercom system which enables someone, without opening the door, to converse with the person who has rung the doorbell.
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An implementation of this method
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(countable) An implementation of this method
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(telecommunications) extension
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(telecommunications) A numerical code used to specify a specific telephone in a telecommunication network.
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Alternative letter-case form of FaceTime [To communicate with somebody using the FaceTime videotelephony software.]
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Alternative form of featurephone [(dated) A mobile phone that has some advanced capabilities but is not as powerful as a smartphone.]
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(dated) A mobile phone that has some advanced capabilities but is not as powerful as a smartphone.
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A mobile telephone with a hinged top that is flipped open when the phone is in use.
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(neologism) A flip phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than those of the traditional featurephone variety; a smart flip phone.
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(military, historical) A kind of buzzerphone designed to prevent messages being overheard by nearby enemies.
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(informal) Any mobile phone that runs the Android operating system.
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Alternative spelling of handy talkie [(radio) a hand-held portable transceiver]
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(Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea) A mobile phone.
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(mostly used by Germans) Synonym of mobile phone
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(telecommunications) A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.
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A device used in phreaking that can be activated remotely, typically for the purpose of eavesdropping on telephone calls.
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(by extension) Any knockoff or similar high-end smartphone; through trademark genericization.
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(Japan) A mobile phone or smartphone.
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A plate or shield with a set of holes that fits over a keyboard.
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A desk telephone with additional buttons and features.
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A public telephone booth.
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(telephony, abbreviation) An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.
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The largest and most powerful type of mobile phone cell.
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A device used in phreaking to connect two remote telephone lines.
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A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.
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cell phone (US)/mobile phone, mobile (UK)
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Cellphone upgradable through the attachment or replacement of discrete components.
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(slang, usually with "wire") A telecopier; a fax machine.
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(historical) An early telephonic device that transmits only one specific tone.
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(phonetics) A group of adjacent phones.
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A phone produced by the Nokia company.
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(US) A cellphone provided as part of the United States Lifeline Program.
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Alternative form of Obama phone [(US) A cellphone provided as part of the United States Lifeline Program.]
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Alternative form of payphone [A public telephone that requires prepayment to operate, generally via the insertion of coins or a credit card.]
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A public telephone that requires prepayment to operate, generally via the insertion of coins or a credit card.
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(neologism) A mobile device intermediate in size between smartphone and tablet.
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A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc.
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Alternative form of phonebook [A directory of all the phone numbers used in a district.]
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To make a telephone call to a broadcasting station, especially to participate in a program being aired.
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(idiomatic) A situation in which two individuals attempting to contact each other by telephone repeatedly do not get a live person and instead trade messages, such as by voice mail.
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Alternative form of phone booth [A telephone booth.]
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A traditional telephony system based on analog transmission of sound, as opposed to newer alternatives like ISDN or VoIP.
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(dated or science fiction) A telephone that fits in one's pocket; a mobile phone.
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An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports, stations, stations.
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(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as the equivalent number of pulses.
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(Britain) Alternative spelling of pulse dialing [(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as the equivalent number of pulses.]
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Any of a line of preset buttons on a car radio used to select the station to be listened to; pressing one releases the others
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(telecommunications) A device that forwards a dialed number to another destination.
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Alternative form of redialer [(telecommunications) A device that forwards a dialed number to another destination.]
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A customizable tone used to indicate an incoming call on a telephone, especially a mobile phone.
adj
(of a telephone) using a rotary dial, rather than push buttons
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A telephone with a rotary dial.
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Alternative form of rotary dial [(of a telephone) using a rotary dial, rather than push buttons]
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A piece of administrative correspondence that uses the informal and abbreviated language of a telegram, but sent by mail, which is less expensive.
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An advanced telephone that also offers Internet facilities on a screen.
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The screen of a mobile device, used to supply additional related content to its user while they are watching television.
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A phoneline reserved for phone sex.
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A small, removable card smaller than a credit card which stores mobile phone data such as contact names and numbers, SMSs and security information.
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A mobile phone with an additional keypad that slides open for use.
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A style of mobile phone that allows an additional keypad to slide open for use.
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Alternative form of smartphone [A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.]
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(computing) A modem controlled through a simple command language, rather than by manual switches.
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A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.
adj
(informal) Equipped with a smartphone.
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A mobile device worn on the wrist with a touchscreen display.
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A software program for making telephone calls over the Internet.
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(telecommunications) A central device in a telephone network that connects phone lines using software in a computer.
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an intercom that allows a visitor to a building to speak to someone inside before being allowed entry; an entryphone
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A telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker separate from those in the handset.
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A function on some telephones allowing a phone number to be dialed by pressing only one or two keys.
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(transitive, telephony) To dial using speed dial.
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(telecommunications) A method of placing a telephone call in which the calling party will accept the placed call irrespective of respondent. This connection method has largely been superseded by direct dial connections.
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(telephony, British spelling) A system of automatic connection of trunk calls through dialling a phone number without operator assistance.
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(informal) A remarkably advanced telephone.
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(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.
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A kind of phone that сan expose its operating panel when its upper is rotated along a usually sagittal axis.
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A kind of payphone in Tunisia and Algeria.
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Abbreviation of telephone number. [The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.]
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(informal) A telecommunications company, a telecom.
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Alternative form of telecom [(informal) Telecommunication or telecommunications.]
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(transitive) To send (a message) by fax machine, or telecopier.
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(telecommunications) The number of telephone lines per 100 people in a region.
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(transitive) To send (a message) in a telegram.
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(video games) A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.
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(obsolete) A message transmitted by telephone.
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(Canada, US, uncountable) The game of Chinese whispers.
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Synonym of answering machine
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the rooms housing such equipment
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A jack on a wall used to connect a telephone to the telephone line.
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A person who operates a telephone switchboard.
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(humorous) A tendency to use the telephone excessively.
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The system of wires along which a telpher travels.
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(Britain) A telephone with a simple keyboard and a small screen, used by the deaf.
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Alternative spelling of théâtrophone [(dated) An early telephone technology allowing subscribers to listen to live opera and theatre performances.]
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(marketing, business) The screen of a mobile device (as opposed to earlier television and computer screens), regarded as a means of transmitting advertisements etc.
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A pseudo-telephone constructed from two tin cans (or paper cups, etc.) attached at the ends with string.
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(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as a burst of a single audio frequency.
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(Britain) Alternative spelling of tone dialing [(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as a burst of a single audio frequency.]
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A form of simple modem that generates tones used to control a device at the other end of a telephone line.
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Alternative form of touchphone [A mobile phone with a touch screen.]
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Alternative form of touchphone [A mobile phone with a touch screen.]
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A telephone with buttons that produce tones, one for each digit.
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(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as a tone or combination of tones of specific pitch.
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(Britain) Alternative spelling of touch-tone dialing [(US, telephony) A system of telephone dialing in which each digit is transmitted as a tone or combination of tones of specific pitch.]
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A mobile phone with a touch screen.
adj
Alternative form of touch-tone [Relating to a type of telephone with buttons, each of which produces a tone which corresponds to the relevant digit.]
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A small hand-held positioning device whose main functionality is tracking people or things, and which also allows hands-free voice calling.
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In CB radio, formal written messages relayed on behalf of others.
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(informal) A prepaid cell phone, often used by criminals to conduct illegal activity.
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(UK) A luxury telephone of the 1960s with a then-innovative electronic ringer and illuminated dial.
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A torture device for giving electric shocks, designed using parts from an old-fashioned crank telephone.
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An alternating high/low tone and frequency generated on PBX/PSTN systems (hi-lo-hi-lo-hi-lo).
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A doorphone/entryphone equipped with camera and display.
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A telephone capable of transmitting both audio and video signals in both directions.
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(uncountable) A computerized interactive system for storing, processing and reproducing verbal messages left through a conventional telephone network.
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An electronic mailbox that stores voicemail messages.
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To correspond via recorded voice messages
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Alternative form of war-dialing [The practice of having a computer dial large numbers of telephone numbers in search of devices that can be exploited, such as fax machines or modems.]
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(chiefly science fiction) A watch with telephone capabilities.
v
To send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph.
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A mobile phone that is built into a wristwatch.
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