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'PHONE IN' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Phone in phrasal verb

Phone in

  1. Telephone your place of work to pass on information
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: She PHONED IN sick this morning.
  2. Telephone a TV or radio programme
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Many listeners PHONED IN to complain about the interview.
  3. Work or perform without much enthusiasm or effort
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: They say the president's been PHONING IN since the election and is ignoring the big issues.

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