1. electronic communications device: an electronic apparatus containing a receiver and transmitter that is connected to a telecommunications system, enabling the user to speak to and hear others with similar equipment
2. communication using telephones: a system of communications using telephones a telephone company
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participletel·e·phoned, present participletel·e·phon·ing, 3rd person present singulartel·e·phones)
Definition:
1. use telephone to contact somebody: to contact and speak to somebody using the telephone
2. convey something by telephone: to send a message by telephone Bob couldn't come to the party and telephoned his regrets.
