Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-phone
phrase
/ˈɒn ðə fən/
Definition
Engaged in a conversation via a telephone.
Examples
- She was on-the-phone for an hour with her friend.
- He prefers to handle customer service issues when he is on-the-phone.
- Don’t disturb me; I’m currently on-the-phone with a client.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-the-phone’ refers to being connected to someone through a telephone, whether it is a mobile device or a landline. It indicates that communication is taking place via voice rather than in person or through text messages.
Synonyms
- telephoning
- talking on the phone
- conversing by phone
