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Meaning of the word "phone up" in English

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phone up

US /foʊn ʌp/

UK /fəʊn ʌp/

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Phrasal Verb

to call someone on the telephone

Example:

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I need to phone up my mom to tell her the good news.

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He decided to phone up the restaurant to make a reservation.

Synonym:

call ring up dial

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