telephone

A device used for transmitting sound, especially speech, over distances, typically by converting sound waves into electrical signals.

ruУстройство, используемое для передачи звука, особенно речи, на расстоянии, обычно путем преобразования звуковых волн в электрические сигналы.esDispositivo que se utiliza para transmitir sonido, especialmente la voz, a distancia, generalmente convirtiendo las ondas sonoras en señales eléctricas.frAppareil utilisé pour transmettre la voix, en particulier la parole, à distance, généralement en convertissant les ondes sonores en signaux électriques.deEin Gerät, das zur Übertragung von Schall, insbesondere von Sprache, über eine Entfernung dient, meist indem Schallwellen in elektrische Signale umgewandelt werden.ptDispositivo usado para transmitir som, especialmente a fala, à distância, geralmente convertendo ondas sonoras em sinais elétricos. Também se refere ao aparelho usado para fazer chamadas telefônicas ou ao sistema de telecomunicações.zh一种用于远距离传输声音（尤其是语音）的设备，通常通过将声波转换为电信号来实现。也指进行此类通信的系统或行为。arجهاز يستخدم لنقل الصوت وخاصة الكلام لمسافة بعيدة، وذلك عادة بتحويل الموجات الصوتية إلى إشارات كهربائية.

1. Communication device A1 formal

   A device used for transmitting voice and sound over distances, typically using wires or wireless signals.

   • She answered the telephone on the first ring.
   • The telephone rang while we were having dinner.
   • He picked up the telephone to call his mother.

   ruТелефонesTeléfono (dispositivo de comunicación)frtéléphonedeTelefonptTelefonezh电话arهاتف

   同义词: handsetphone

2. System of communication A2 formal

   The system or network that enables voice communication between people in different locations.

   • The telephone network was down due to the storm.
   • They communicated via telephone for years before meeting.
   • The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.

   ruТелефонesSistema telefónicofrSystème de communication téléphoniquedeTelefonptTelefonezh电话arالهاتف

   同义词: phone systemtelephone systemtelephony

• telephones plural form
• telephones' possessive plural form
• telephone's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of calling or communicating with someone using a telephone.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия звонка или общения с кем-либо с помощью телефона.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de llamar o comunicarse con alguien por teléfono.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appeler ou de communiquer avec quelqu'un au moyen d'un téléphone.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden anzurufen oder mit jemandem per Telefon zu kommunizieren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer uma chamada ou se comunicar com alguém por meio do telefone.zh用电话与某人通话或联系的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إجراء مكالمة هاتفية أو التواصل مع شخص ما عبر الهاتف.

1. Call someone A2 formal

   To contact someone using a telephone.

   • She telephoned her mother to say she would be late.
   • He telephoned the office to confirm the appointment.
   • I will telephone you as soon as I arrive.

   ruПозвонитьesllamar por teléfonofrappeler quelqu'undeAnrufenptLigarzh打电话arالاتصال هاتفياً

   同义词: buzzcallcall updialphoneringring up

2. Communicate by phone A2 formal

   To speak to someone over the telephone.

   • They telephoned each other every evening.
   • The manager telephoned the client to discuss the contract.
   • Please telephone the doctor if your symptoms worsen.

   ruЗвонить по телефонуesHablar por teléfonofrtéléphoner à quelqu'undeTelefonierenptTelefonarzh打电话arالتحدث عبر الهاتف

   同义词: buzzcalldialphoneringring up

• telephoned past participle
• telephoned past simple
• telephoning present participle
• telephones third person singular