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phone up

1 of 1verb
/ˈfoʊn ʌp/
Forms:phones up,phoning up,phoned up,phoned up
1

to call someone using a telephone

  • I'll phone up the restaurant and make a reservation for tonight.
  • If you have any questions about the assignment, don't hesitate to phone me up.
  • He phoned up his sister to wish her a happy birthday.
  • Before visiting, it's always good to phone up and check if they are available.
  • She felt lonely, so she decided to phone up her best friend for a chat.