phone · noun C or U /foʊn/
phone
A1 a piece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in another place
Dictionary examples:
Just then, his phone rang.
Could you answer the phone?
We talk on the phone about twice a week.
She's on the phone, but can see you in just a minute.
You had three phone calls this morning.
Will you excuse me? I've got to make a phone call.
Learner example:
I want [to] buy a new phone for my brother because I broke his in an accident. (Key English Test; A2; French)
phone · verb I or T /foʊn/
