on the phone

idiom
UK: /ɒn ðə foʊn/
US: /ɑːn ðə foʊn/

  1. Speaking to someone using a telephone.

    1. I'm on the phone now, can I call you back later? [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been on the phone for over an hour discussing the project details with her manager. [ ] [ ]

  2. Using a phone, especially for communication or entertainment.

    1. He is always on the phone, texting his friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. My teenager spends most of their free time on the phone, scrolling through social media and watching videos. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

calling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "on the phone" in English means: Speaking to someone using a telephone., Using a phone, especially for communication or entertainment..

The phonetic transcription of "on the phone" is /ɒn ðə foʊn/ in British English and /ɑːn ðə foʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "on the phone": calling.

Example usage of "on the phone": "I'm on the phone now, can I call you back later?". More examples on the page.