TELEPHONING PHRASAL VERBS-2

Good morning! Today we will finish telephoning phrasal verbs by looking at a few more common expressions. Today's First Telephoning Phrasal Verb is: to hang up the phone. Structure: Separable. It means: to put down the telephone receiver when you have finished a conversation. Example 1 Lucy receives so many telemarketing calls that now she hangs up the phone as soon as the salesperson starts talking. Today's Second Telephoning Phrasal Verb is: to hang on / to hold on. Structure: Does not take an object. It means: to wait. Example 2 Caller: I'd like to speak to Mr. Jenson. Receptionist: hold on. I'll see if he's available. Today's Third Telephoning Phrasal Verb is: to put someone on hold. Structure: Obligatorily Separable. It means: to make someone wait on the phone. Example 3 I hate calling Dr. Jenson's office. Every time I call, the receptionist puts me on hold and I have to listen to that horrible music for several minutes while I'm waiting. Today's Fourth and final Telephoning Phrasal Verb is: to put someone through. Structure: Obligatorily Separable. It means: to connect someone to another telephone number. Example 4 Caller: Can you put me through to the Sales Department, please? Receptionist: One moment, please. If you use any other phrasal verbs for telephoning, maybe you'd like to share them with our Daily Vitamin readers; or if you have any questions about any of these expressions, please contact me. Have a great day!