answer the phone — to pick up and respond to a telephone call when it rings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to pick up and respond to a telephone call when it rings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænsər ðə foʊn/
Korean meaning: 전화벨이 울릴 때 전화를 받다
Korean pronunciation: **앤**서 더 **폰**
Example Sentences
- My grandma still thinks answering the phone after 9 PM will summon demons.
- I trained my cat to answer the phone, but all it says is 'meow' - still better customer service than some companies.
- Please answer the phone when the client calls this afternoon.
answer the phone
NOUN//ˈænsər ðə foʊn//
to pick up and respond to a telephone call when it rings
She rushes to answer the phone while juggling groceries at the door.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Answer는 고대 영어 'andswaru'에서 유래되었으며, 'and-(against)'와 'swerian(맹세하다)'의 결합으로 '맞서서 대답하다'는 의미였습니다. Phone은 그리스어 'phone(소리)'에서 나왔죠.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandma still thinks answering the phone after 9 PM will summon demons.”
“I trained my cat to answer the phone, but all it says is 'meow' - still better customer service than some companies.”
“Please answer the phone when the client calls this afternoon.”
“She was too busy to answer the phone during the meeting.”
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