I
n.
1) to hook up, install a ~
2) to answer a ~
3) to tap a ~
4) to disconnect a ~
5) a cordless; dial; pay, public ~
6) a ~ rings
7) by ~; on, over the ~ (she spoke to him by ~; I enjoyed our chat on/over the ~; to speak on/over the ~; he is always on the ~)
8) ( misc. ) to be wanted on the ~; to call smb. to the ~
II
v.
1) ( B ) they ~d the message to us
2) ( H ; no passive) she ~d us to return home
3) ( L ; may have an object) he ~d (us) that he would be late
4) ( Q ; may have an object) I ~d (them) when to come