Be on the telephone

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verb

To be using the phone for a conversation.

I'll be on the telephone the whole morning, discussing the project with our partners.
Visual representation of "be on the telephone" - To be using the phone for a conversation

Often appears as...

  • be on the telephone with
  • be on the telephone for
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Business Context

Indicates busy schedule, often in professional settings where discussions are planned.

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Can't meet for lunch, I'll be on the telephone with clients.
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Scheduled Calls

Used when referring to calls that are part of a planned agenda or timetable.

Illustration for Scheduled Calls
He's unavailable every Tuesday because he's on the telephone for team briefings.
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