Extension Phone (Noun)
Meaning
An additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The office had several extension phones that allowed employees to answer calls from anywhere in the building.
- She plugged in the extension phone in her bedroom so she could answer calls without having to run downstairs.
- The hotel room had an extension phone by the pool so guests could order room service without leaving the pool area.
- The company installed extension phones in the warehouse to improve communication between the shipping and packing departments.
- The school put an extension phone in the gym so people could call for help in case of an emergency.