Answerphone

/ˈɑːnsəfˌə‌ʊn/

/ˈænsɚfˌoʊn/

[noun]

Answerphone

[NOUN]

a machine that can automatically answer calls or record messages left by others when connected to one's telephone

Examples

1. Sometimes, when we make a call, the person we want to speak to is not available, so we have to leave a message on their answerphone or mailbox:

2. In this video, I will give you some phrases we can use to exchange and confirm information, leave messages on answerphones, plus phrases to show interest and end the call.

3. Furthermore, if you've ever found yourself trying to soothe over a personal or professional relationship after having had a letter, text or answerphone message interpreted differently to how it was intended, you'll likely have found yourself wrestling with the fact that language is a closed system and thus all you have at your disposal to explain your previous words is more words which are themselves open to alternate interpretations.