| A | B |
|---|
| answer the phone | (V) to accept an incoming call |
| hang up the phone | (V) to end a phone conversation by setting the phone down |
| be on the phone | (V) the state of being in the middle of a conversation with someone on the phone |
| turn off your phone | (V) to shut down your cellular device |
| call back | (V) to contact someone through phone after they unsuccessfully tried to call you |
| get a call | (V) when someone tries to reach you through the phone |
| screen your calls | (V) to not answer calls because you are avoiding someone or many people |
| check your messages | (V) to call your voicemail and listen to recorded messages that were left when you missed phone calls |
| get a message | (V) to receive a oral note from someone when you missed their phone call |
| leave a message | (V) to record a message on someone's answering machine |
| send a text | (V) to type a short message to another person with your cell phone |
| take a message | (V) to hear a message that's for meant for someone else with the intent of telling them at a later time |
