telephonically

telephonically

The manager conducted the meeting telephonically.

Definition

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.

Usage Examples
  • (We talked using the telephone.)
  • (The survey was done via phone calls.)
  • (She called the bank on the telephone.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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.)
Related Idioms
  • 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.)