Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

incoming-call

noun
/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ kɔːl/
Definition
An incoming call is a telephone call that is received by the phone user.
Examples
  • She was excited to answer the incoming call from her friend.
  • During the meeting, the incoming call distracted everyone.
  • He quickly silenced his phone to avoid interruptions from incoming calls.
Meaning
It refers to a call that is initiated by someone else to communicate with the person who has the phone.
Synonyms
  • Received call
  • Incoming communication
  • Answering call