Understanding Common Phone Call Phrases

What does 'call up' mean?

• To wait for a short time

• To have a poor connection

• To phone someone

• To end a phone call

What is the meaning of 'pick up'?

• To return a phone call

• To answer a phone call

• To interrupt a call

• To talk louder

Why might a call 'break up'?

• Because the phone was turned off

• Because the person was busy

• Because of a bad signal

• Because the battery died

What does 'get through' mean?

• To end a phone call

• To successfully make contact by phone

• To wait for a short time

• To talk louder

What does 'bring up' mean?

• To start discussing a topic

• To clarify something

• To refuse an offer

• To give necessary information

What does 'run by' mean?

• To talk louder

• To return a phone call

• To explain or discuss something with someone

• To interrupt a conversation

What does 'fill in' mean?

• To give someone necessary information

• To refuse something

• To clarify something

• To successfully communicate an idea

What does 'clear up' mean?

• To clarify or explain something

• To finish or conclude something

• To talk to someone in a friendly way

• To start discussing a topic

What does 'chat up' mean?

• To finish or conclude something

• To talk to someone in a friendly way to attract them

• To speak to someone in a condescending manner

• To start to talk more about yourself

What does 'wrap up' mean?

• To reply rudely

• To discuss a problem thoroughly

• To finish or conclude something

• To indicate or mention something