Meaning of entry-phone | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“He presses the buzzer on the entry-phone, and if l haven't answered in about ten seconds he buzzes again.”
“Half an hour later, the flat's entry-phone buzzed and Adam released the front door.”
“No one expected the entry-phone. When we saw⟳ people going up the front path they always knocked, or pressed the illuminated button that activated tubular bells. Finally, getting no answer⟳, they would look⟳ around and see⟳ the entry-phone.”
“Unfortunately there do not appear⟳ to be any hard data to show⟳ the effect on crime or the cost-effectiveness of entry-phone installations generally.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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