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phoning Definition and Meaning in English (phoning definition)

gerund
Synonyms:callingtelephoningringing up
Quick Answer • Definition

Phoning definition: Phoning refers to the action or process of contacting someone by means of a telephone.

Definitions of Phoning

  1. 1gerund

    Phoning refers to the action or process of contacting someone by means of a telephone.

  2. 2present_participle

    As a present participle, phoning describes the ongoing action of making a telephone call.

Example Sentences

casual

“She is phoning her mother to wish her a happy birthday.”

business

“I spent the whole afternoon phoning clients about the new project.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivephone
third person singularphones
past tensephoned
agent nouncaller

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

phoning it inidiom

To do something with minimal effort or enthusiasm.

phoning homecollocation

To call one's family or residence.

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