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Definition phone in British English

phone verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/fəʊn/
1

to use a telephone to call someone

Example

Phone me if you have any questions.

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2

to work or perform without much effort, interest, or enthusiasm

Example

There have been reports that staffers are just mailing it in.

Example

The cast might as well have phoned in their performances.

Definition phone in British English