Communication: English Vocabulary List

a notebook that is used for recording addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and names of different people

"I wrote numbers in address book."

"She checked the address book for a phone number."

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

"Answering machine took message."

"The answering machine played the message later."

an enclosed place with a public phone that someone can pay to use

"Old phone booth is gone."

"He made a call from the phone booth."

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

"The telephone handset was covered in dust."

"She picked up the handset and dialed the number carefully listening to the ringing sound while waiting for someone to answer."

a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

"Call the hotline now."

"The charity established a confidential hotline to offer immediate support to victims of domestic abuse."

a phone connection using underground cables or wires on poles, rather than the satellite connection

"She still uses landline."

"They kept a landline at home for emergencies."

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

"She dials the emergency number quickly."

"You need to dial nine before the area code if you are making a long distance call from this office phone."

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

"She calls around to find a doctor."

"I will call around to different hotels to find the best price for our accommodation during the holiday weekend."

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

"Caller ID showed unknown number."

"The caller ID displayed the person’s name on the screen."

to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

"I will give you a call later."

"I will give you a call tomorrow morning so we can decide where to meet."

a place with computers where people can pay to access Internet and often buy something to eat

"Use the Internet cafe."

"We checked email at the Internet cafe."

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

"Social media connects people worldwide."

"Social media platforms have changed the way people communicate and share information around the world."

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

"Visit our home page."

"The home page shows the latest news and links."

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

"HTTP is a web protocol."

"HTTP is the fundamental protocol that governs how web servers and browsers exchange information."

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

"She friends him on Facebook today."

"She decided to friend her colleague on Facebook so they could share photos and stay in touch outside of work."

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

"I accepted friend request."

"He sent a friend request to join her network."

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

"The politician received hate mail after his speech."

"The politician received so much hate mail after the controversial vote that his staff had to sort through it all and report any threats to the police."

an online platform for communicating with people and making video calls

"We talk on Skype."

"They called each other on Skype."

a real-time communication method on the Internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms

"Web chat is useful."

"The customer service web chat connected her to a representative who quickly answered her questions about the billing error on her account."

a form of online communication which enables the users to communicate very quickly in real-time

"Instant messaging is fast."

"Instant messaging helps people talk in real time."

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

"He is experienced net surfer."

"A net surfer likes exploring websites."

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

"He calls back after the meeting."

"The secretary will call you back as soon as the manager is available to speak with you."

to call someone on the phone

"I will call up later."

"Could you please call up your aunt to remind her about the upcoming family gathering?"

a person who is calling someone on the phone

"Unknown caller phoned again."

"The caller asked for directions politely."

a person who manages telephone calls and connections, typically at a switchboard in a corporation or telephone exchange

"Operator answered the phone."

"The operator connected the call quickly."

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

"Cut off the phone call."

"The telephone operator accidentally cut off our conversation before I could give her my address."

to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk

"Please hang on, sir."

"Could you please hang on for a few minutes while I transfer you to the appropriate department?"

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

"She hangs up the phone angrily."

"Do not hang up the phone yet because I need to give you one more important piece of information."

to wait on the phone line until the other person answers it

"Please hold the line."

"The customer service representative asked me to hold for a few minutes while they accessed my account."

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

"Put through the call."

"The receptionist will put you through to the manager's office as soon as she finishes her current call."

(of a person) free to be seen or talked to

"Is she available now?"

"The doctor will be available for consultations after lunch, so please book an appointment."

(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time

"The line is busy."

"I tried calling him several times, but the phone line was consistently busy."

a person who follows an account on social media

"She has many followers."

"She gained many followers on social media."

a file or document that is sent along with an email

"Email had large attachment."

"Please open the attachment in the email."