phone around
1 of 1verb/ˈfoʊn əˈraʊnd/
Forms:phones around,phoning around,phoned around,phoned around
1
to call multiple people or places, typically to gather specific information
- If you're looking for the best deal, it's a good idea to phone around a few service providers and compare prices.
- Before organizing the surprise party, I phoned around to see who would be available on Saturday.
- When the local store ran out of the book I needed, I had to phone around other stores in the area.
- I'll phone around and see if anyone has a spare ticket for the concert.
- The teacher decided to phone round the parents to remind them of the upcoming school trip.