telephonically
Adverb: "telephonically" means by means of a telephone; using a telephone as the medium of communication, rather than in person, by mail, or through other channels.
- (We talked using the telephone.)
- (The survey was done via phone calls.)
- (She called the bank on the telephone.)
"to communicate telephonically": to exchange information through a telephone call.
- The team agreed to communicate telephonically every day until the project was complete. (They decided to have daily phone calls.)
"to confirm telephonically": to verify or give confirmation over the telephone.
- Please confirm your reservation telephonically by calling the front desk. (Please call to confirm.)
Telephone (noun): a device for transmitting sound over distances, especially by wire or radio.
- He picked up the telephone to call his mother. (The instrument used for calls.)
Telephonic (adjective): relating to or transmitted by a telephone.
- We had a telephonic conversation that lasted an hour. (A conversation conducted by phone.)
Telephony (noun): the technology and practice of transmitting voice signals over distances.
- Modern telephony relies on digital networks. (The field of telephone communication.)
By phone: using a telephone.
- I will contact you by phone later. (I will call you.)
Over the telephone: via telephone connection.
- We finalized the deal over the telephone. (Through a phone call.)
Via telephone: through the medium of the telephone.
- The interview was conducted via telephone. (Using a telephone.)
On the line: speaking on the telephone.
- I have the manager on the line right now. (The manager is speaking on the phone.)
Ring someone up: to call someone on the telephone.
- I'll ring you up when I arrive. (I will call you.)