save a number
to keep a phone number, text message, e-mail or other digital data on a smartphone or computer
landline
a physical telephone line, or a telephone that uses one
Caller ID
a facility that identifies and displays the phone numbers of incoming calls made to a particular line.
ring
(of a telephone) to make the sound that tells you someone is calling
Charge
to connect a smartphone, tablet computer, digital camera, etc. to an electricity source to add power to its battery
pick up (the phone)
to answer a landline phone by lifting the receiver or to answer a mobile phone by pressing the green button
receiver
the part of a landline telephone set you pick up and speak into
touchscreen
a screen that allows a smartphone, tablet computer, game console or similar device to be controlled with the touch of a finger
to hang up
to end a telephone call
hotspot
a place where people can get Internet access either for free or by using a network access password
SIM card
a small card with a microchip that's sold by a network provider and inserted into a mobile phone
missed call
a call that wasn't answered
return a call or call someone back
to telephone someone who tried to telephone you
pay phone or phone booth
a public telephone that takes coins or phonecard payment for each call made
text or text message
a Short Message Service (SMS) text-only message or a multimedia message (MMS) with digital images, videos, sound content, etc.
Dial
to press numbers on a landline phone or touch numbers on a smartphone keypad to call someone
voicemail
a system that records and stores spoken messages left by people whose phone calls aren't answered
line or connection
a telephone connection used to make a voice call
Busy
already being used, of a telephone line or number
robocall
an automatic call that plays a recorded message, usually to sell something or get votes in an election
Answer
to take the call and speak after a phone has rung