Meaning of the word "answer the phone" in English

What does "answer the phone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

answer the phone

US /ˈæn.sɚ ðə foʊn/
UK /ˈɑːn.sə ðə fəʊn/
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Phrase

to pick up a telephone when it rings to speak to the person calling

Example:
Could you please answer the phone? I'm busy cooking.
She didn't answer the phone even though I called her three times.