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Communication and emails – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: answerphone, at [@], attachment, call [phone], dial… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. answerphone /'ɑ:nsə,fəʊn/ (noun) — a machine that records phone messages when no one answers
    Example: The answerphone recorded her message.
    Synonyms: voicemail, answering machine
  2. at [@] /æt/ (noun) — the symbol used in email addresses before the domain name
    Example: My email address has an at before the domain name.
    Synonyms: at sign, @ symbol
  3. attachment /ə'tætʃmənt/ (noun) — a file sent with an email
    Example: I opened the attachment in the email.
    Synonyms: file attachment, attached file
  4. call [phone] /kɔ:l/ (verb) — to make a phone call to someone
    Example: I’ll call you after lunch.
    Synonyms: phone, ring, telephone
  5. dial /'daɪəl/ (verb) — to press the numbers on a phone to make a call
    Example: Dial the number and wait for the tone.
    Synonyms: call, ring, phone
  6. dialling code /'daɪəlɪŋ kəʊd/ (noun) — the set of numbers used to call a particular area or country
    Example: You need the country dialling code first.
    Synonyms: area code, country code
  7. dot (in an email address) /dɑ:t/ (noun) — the small round mark used in email addresses between parts
    Example: Write the dot between the username and the domain.
    Synonyms: period, full stop
  8. engaged [busy] /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒd/ (adjective) — too busy to answer a call or talk
    Example: The line is engaged right now.
    Synonyms: busy, occupied
  9. enquire about sth /ɪn'kwaɪər ə'baʊt ,ɛs eɪtʃ/ (phrase) — to ask for information about something
    Example: I would like to enquire about the course.
    Synonyms: ask about, inquire about, seek information about
  10. get through [make contact] get /ɡet θru:/ (phrase) — to succeed in contacting someone by phone
    Example: I finally got through to her on the phone.
    Synonyms: contact, reach, get hold of
  11. give sb a ring /ɡɪv sʌmbədi ə rɪŋ/ (phrase) — to call someone by telephone
    Example: I’ll give you a ring tomorrow.
    Synonyms: call, phone, ring
  12. in writing /ɪn 'raɪtɪŋ/ (phrase) — using letters or text instead of speaking
    Example: Please send your comments in writing.
    Synonyms: in text, in a written form, by letter
  13. instant messaging /'ɪnstənt 'mɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ (phrase) — sending and receiving messages online right away
    Example: We use instant messaging at work.
    Synonyms: chat, online messaging, IM
  14. junk mail /'dʒʌŋk meɪl/ (phrase) — unwanted email sent to many people
    Example: My inbox is full of junk mail.
    Synonyms: spam, unsolicited email, bulk email
  15. leave a message /li:v ə 'mesɪdʒ/ (phrase) — to record a short phone or voice message for someone
    Example: Please leave a message after the beep.
    Synonyms: record a message, send a message
  16. mobile number /'məʊbaɪl 'nʌmbə/ (noun) — a phone number for a portable phone
    Example: What is your mobile number?
    Synonyms: cell number, cell phone number, phone number
  17. on the phone /ɒn ðə foʊn/ (phrase) — using the telephone at that moment
    Example: She is on the phone right now.
    Synonyms: calling, talking on the phone
  18. out [not there] /aʊt/ (adjective) — not at home, work, or available right now
    Example: He is out at the moment.
    Synonyms: away, not in, unavailable
  19. parcel /'pɑ:rsəl/ (noun) — a wrapped package sent or delivered by mail
    Example: A parcel arrived this morning.
    Synonyms: package, packet
  20. phone sb back /foʊn bæk/ (phrase) — to call someone again after they were unavailable
    Example: I'll phone you back later.
    Synonyms: call back, return a call
  21. post [message] /poʊst/ (verb) — To write and send a message online.
    Example: She posted a message on the forum.
    Synonyms: publish, send, write online
  22. post n [different meanings] /poʊst/ (noun) — a letter or package sent through the postal system; the mail
    Example: I got a post from my friend.
    Synonyms: mail, letter, message
  23. put sb through /pʊt ʃɛm θru:/ (phrase) — to connect one caller to another person
    Example: Please put me through to the manager.
    Synonyms: connect, transfer
  24. ring v /rɪŋ/ (verb) — to make a phone call
    Example: I'll ring you tonight.
    Synonyms: call, phone
  25. spam /spæm/ (noun) — Unwanted messages sent in large numbers.
    Example: My email filter blocks spam.
    Synonyms: junk mail, unsolicited messages, trash mail
  26. text tekst /tɛkst/ (noun) — a short written message sent from one phone to another
    Example: I sent her a text.
    Synonyms: message, SMS

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