Phone in
verb
To make a phone call to a place, especially to one's workplace to state one is ill and cannot come to work.
I'll have to phone in sick today because I've caught a terrible flu.
Often appears as...
- phone in sick
- phone in a report
verb
To participate in a live broadcast by making a phone call.
Listeners will have the opportunity to phone in and ask their questions live on-air.
Often appears as...
- phone in a question
- phone in a comment
Usage tips
Media
verb
To transmit (a message, report, etc.) by phone.
John phoned in the latest sales figures this morning.
Often appears as...
- phone in results
- phone in orders
Usage tips
Business
verb
To make a phone call to a place, especially to one's workplace to state one is ill and cannot come to work.
I'll have to phone in sick today because I've caught a terrible flu.
Often appears as...
- phone in sick
- phone in a report
verb
To participate in a live broadcast by making a phone call.
Listeners will have the opportunity to phone in and ask their questions live on-air.
Often appears as...
- phone in a question
- phone in a comment
Usage tips
Media
verb
To transmit (a message, report, etc.) by phone.
John phoned in the latest sales figures this morning.
Often appears as...
- phone in results
- phone in orders
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Communication
Used to inform about absence or illness without going personally.
Mark wasn't feeling well, so he decided to phone in and take a sick day.
Pro Tip 2/3No Excuse Needed
Simply stating unavailability without giving a reason is often acceptable.
I'm not up to it, I'll just phone in.
Pro Tip 3/3Brief & to the Point
The call is usually short; details are not necessary.
Phone in, say you’re sick, and disconnect. That’s it.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Communication
Used to inform about absence or illness without going personally.
Mark wasn't feeling well, so he decided to phone in and take a sick day.
Pro Tip 2/3No Excuse Needed
Simply stating unavailability without giving a reason is often acceptable.
I'm not up to it, I'll just phone in.
Pro Tip 3/3Brief & to the Point
The call is usually short; details are not necessary.
Phone in, say you’re sick, and disconnect. That’s it.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Communication
Used to inform about absence or illness without going personally.
Mark wasn't feeling well, so he decided to phone in and take a sick day.
Pro Tip 2/3No Excuse Needed
Simply stating unavailability without giving a reason is often acceptable.
I'm not up to it, I'll just phone in.
Pro Tip 3/3Brief & to the Point
The call is usually short; details are not necessary.
Phone in, say you’re sick, and disconnect. That’s it.
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