Phone (Verb)
Meaning
Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I tried to phone you all night but your line was busy.
- Take two aspirin and phone me in the morning to let me know how you're feeling.
- I'll phone the doctor to confirm your appointment.
- Can you phone your brother and tell him to come over tonight.
- Please phone the hotel reception to ask about their room rates.