answerphone
answerphone · answerphones
Synonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephoneSynonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephone.
/ˈæn.sɜː(ɹ)ˌfəʊn/
» Please leave a message on the answerphone.
Bitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter.
Meaning
1 senses(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK)Synonym of answering machine, especially one built into a telephone.
I keep trying to call her, but all I get is the answerphone.
Examples
2 sentencesPlease leave a message on the answerphone.
deBitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. — Melang
Please leave a message on my answerphone.
deHinterlassen Sie bitte eine Nachricht auf meinem Anrufbeantworter. — Sudajaengi
Origin
From answer + (tele)phone.From answer + (tele)phone.
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