speakerphone
word
Definition
A function on a phone that lets you talk and listen to calls without holding the phone, using a loudspeaker and microphone.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used during group calls or when hands are busy. Polite to notify others before using 'speakerphone' in public. Used as both a noun and in phrases like 'put on speakerphone'.
Spanish: altavoz (de manos libres) - altavoz del teléfonoPortuguese (BR): viva-voz (do telefone) - alto-falante do telefonePortuguese (PT): alta-voz (do telefone) - viva-vozChinese (Simplified): 免提电话 - 扬声器电话Chinese (Traditional): 免持電話 - 擴音電話Hindi: स्पीकरफोनArabic: سبيكر فون - مكبر صوت الهاتفBengali: স্পিকারফোনRussian: спикерфон - громкая связьJapanese: スピーカーフォンVietnamese: loa ngoàiKorean: 스피커폰Turkish: hoparlör - eller serbest moduUrdu: اسپیکر فونIndonesian: speakerphone - pengeras suara
Example Sentences
Please put the call on speakerphone.
basic
I can't hear you well. Are you on speakerphone?
basic
He answered his phone using the speakerphone.
basic
Can we use the speakerphone so everyone can join the call?
natural
Sorry, there’s a lot of noise because I’m on speakerphone right now.
natural
When you’re driving, it’s safer to talk on speakerphone.
natural