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Definition on the telephone in British English

on the telephone phrase

phrase
1

using the telephone to talk to someone

Example

He's been on the telephone for the past two hours.

Example

You're wanted on the telephone (=someone wants to speak to you).

Synonyms and related words
answerbusycall
2

provided with a telephone in your home, office etc

Example

At that time very few people were on the telephone.

Synonyms and related words
answering serviceblue pagesthe book
Definition on the telephone in British English