Synonyms: telephone, telephone set, phone
Definition: electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
Usage: I talked to him on the telephone
Similar words: electronic equipment
Definition: equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
Synonyms: telephone, telephony
Definition: transmitting speech at a distance
Similar words: telecom, telecommunication
Definition: (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
Synonyms: ring, phone, call, call up, telephone
Definition: get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Usage: I tried to call you all night; Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
Similar words: telecommunicate
Definition: communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail