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On the phone · English

Calls, messages, formal phrases. 77 English words, A1 through C2, with translations and example sentences.

A1

airplane modenoun
airplane mode
Switch to airplane mode during take-off and landing.
contactnoun
contact
I lost all my contacts when my old phone broke.
headphonesnoun
headphones
She listens to music on her headphones while commuting.
microphonenoun
microphone
The microphone was muted during the video call.
muteverb
mute
Please mute your phone during the presentation.
passcodenoun
passcode
She forgot her passcode and had to reset the device.
ringtonenoun
ringtone
She changed her ringtone to a song by her favorite band.
screen locknoun
screen lock
Set a screen lock to keep your data safe if the phone is lost.
screenshotnoun
screenshot
Take a screenshot to save the confirmation number.
signalnoun
signal
There is no signal in the subway.
SIM cardnoun
SIM card
You need to insert a local SIM card to avoid roaming charges.
smartphonenoun
smartphone
She uses her smartphone for everything from banking to navigation.
speakernoun
speaker
He put the phone on speaker so everyone could hear.
swipeverb
swipe
Swipe left to dismiss the notification.
tapverb
tap
Tap twice to zoom in.
text messagenoun
text message
He sent a text message to confirm the meeting time.
unlockverb
unlock
Unlock the screen with your fingerprint or face.
voicemailnoun
voicemail
She left a voicemail because he did not answer.

A2Premium

battery lifenoun
battery life
Long battery life is one of the most important features for heavy users.
blockverb
block
She blocked the number after repeated unwanted calls.
Bluetoothnoun
Bluetooth
Connect the headphones via Bluetooth for wireless listening.
cloud storagenoun
cloud storage
She backs up all her photos to cloud storage automatically.
dark modenoun
dark mode
Dark mode reduces eye strain in low-light conditions.
data plannoun
data plan
His data plan includes 50GB per month and unlimited streaming.
emojinoun
emoji
He ended the message with a thumbs-up emoji to show agreement.
fingerprint scannernoun
fingerprint scanner
The fingerprint scanner makes logging into apps much faster.
GPSnoun
GPS
The GPS signal was lost in the tunnel.
group chatnoun
group chat
She set up a group chat for the project team.
hotspotnoun
hotspot
She shared her hotspot so the team could work without Wi-Fi.
instant messagingnoun
instant messaging
Instant messaging has largely replaced SMS for everyday communication.
mobile paymentnoun
mobile payment
He paid for his coffee using mobile payment on his watch.
NFCnoun
NFC
NFC enables contactless payments and data transfer between devices.
operating systemnoun
operating system
The two main mobile operating systems are Android and iOS.
pay-as-you-gonoun
pay-as-you-go
A pay-as-you-go SIM is handy for short trips abroad.
QR codenoun
QR code
Scan the QR code to download the app directly.
roamingnoun
roaming
International roaming can be very expensive unless you have an add-on.
selfienoun
selfie
She took a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower.
spam callnoun
spam call
He receives several spam calls a day from unknown numbers.
storiesnoun
stories
She posts daily stories on her social media profile.
two-factor authenticationnoun
two-factor authentication
Enable two-factor authentication to protect your accounts.
video callnoun
video call
They make a video call every Sunday to stay in touch.

B1Premium

5Gnoun
5G
5G delivers much faster speeds and lower latency than 4G.
app storenoun
app store
Check the app store for updates every week to keep software current.
contactless paymentnoun
contactless payment
Contactless payment is accepted at most stores.
do not disturbnoun
do not disturb
She switches on do not disturb during meetings.
eSIMnoun
eSIM
An eSIM is embedded in the device and can be switched between networks digitally.
geolocationnoun
geolocation
The app uses geolocation to suggest nearby restaurants.
IMEI numbernoun
IMEI number
Report the IMEI number to the network if your phone is stolen.
in-app purchasenoun
in-app purchase
In-app purchases can add up quickly in mobile games.
malwarenoun
malware
Install only trusted apps to avoid malware infecting your phone.
mobile accessibilitynoun
mobile accessibility
Mobile accessibility features include larger text, voice control, and screen readers.
mobile network operatornoun
mobile network operator
Switching mobile network operator can save money on monthly bills.
MVNOnoun
MVNO
MVNOs lease capacity from major networks and resell it at lower prices.
parental controlsnoun
parental controls
Parents use parental controls to limit screen time and block unsuitable content.
permissionnoun
permission
The app requested permission to access your camera and location.
phone addictionnoun
phone addiction
Phone addiction is being studied as a mental health concern among teenagers.
privacy settingsnoun
privacy settings
Review your privacy settings to control what data apps can access.
push notificationnoun
push notification
Push notifications alert you to new content even when the app is closed.
SIM swap fraudnoun
SIM swap fraud
SIM swap fraud allows criminals to take control of a victim phone number.
smartwatchnoun
smartwatch
His smartwatch notifies him of messages without needing to check his phone.
spywarenoun
spyware
Spyware can track your location and read your messages without you knowing.
subscription modelnoun
subscription model
Many apps have switched from a one-time fee to a subscription model.
voice assistantnoun
voice assistant
She asks the voice assistant to set timers and reminders.

B2Premium

call recordingnoun
call recording
Some jurisdictions require consent from all parties before call recording is lawful.
digital dividenoun
digital divide
The digital divide means those without smartphones are excluded from many services.
e-wastenoun
e-waste
Mountains of e-waste are generated by discarded smartphones each year.
metadatanoun
metadata
Metadata — such as who called whom and when — can reveal as much as content.
mobile ecosystemnoun
mobile ecosystem
Users are often locked into one mobile ecosystem by their investment in apps and accessories.
number portabilitynoun
number portability
Number portability lets you keep the same number when switching provider.
parental control appnoun
parental control app
Parental control apps allow parents to monitor screen time and block content.
phone billnoun
phone bill
His phone bill rose after he used roaming data abroad.
responsive designnoun
responsive design
Responsive design ensures a website looks good on screens of any size.
right to repairnoun
right to repair
The right to repair movement demands that manufacturers make phones fixable by users.
SDKnoun
SDK
Developers use the SDK to build features that integrate with the operating system.
sideloadingnoun
sideloading
Sideloading allows apps to be installed from outside the official app store.
telemedicinenoun
telemedicine
Telemedicine appointments via phone video calls have expanded access to care.
unlimited plannoun
unlimited plan
An unlimited plan gives you calls, texts, and data without caps.

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