Noun
/foʊn ˈkeɪbəl/
A phone cable refers to a type of electrical cable used to connect a telephone to a telephone line or other telecommunication devices. Its primary function is to carry voice signals to and from a telephone, enabling communication.
In modern usage, "phone cable" can refer to various types of connections, including traditional landline cables as well as charging cables for mobile phones.
The term is relatively common in both spoken and written English, particularly in contexts related to telecommunications or electronics. While it can be found in informative texts, manuals, and discussions about technology, it is also used frequently in conversational settings among individuals discussing phone-related issues.
"I need to buy a new phone cable for my old landline."
(Necesito comprar un nuevo cable de teléfono para mi antigua línea fija.)
"The phone cable was damaged during the storm."
(El cable de teléfono se dañó durante la tormenta.)
"Can you help me find a longer phone cable for my modem?"
(¿Puedes ayudarme a encontrar un cable de teléfono más largo para mi módem?)
While "phone cable" itself isn't commonly used in idiomatic expressions, related phrases using "phone" or "cable" may appear in conversation, especially in technology and communication contexts.
"I was on the phone with customer service for two hours."
(Estuve en el teléfono con el servicio al cliente durante dos horas.)
"Hang up the phone"
"Please don’t hang up the phone before I finish speaking!"
(¡Por favor, no cuelgues el teléfono antes de que termine de hablar!)
"Phone it in"
"He didn’t even try for that presentation; he just phoned it in."
(Él ni siquiera se esforzó para esa presentación; simplemente la hizo de manera superficial.)
"Call on the phone"
"I'll call you on the phone later to discuss the details."
(Te llamaré por teléfono más tarde para discutir los detalles.)
"Get on the phone"
The term phone is derived from the Greek word "phonē," meaning "voice" or "sound." "Cable," on the other hand, comes from the Latin "capulum," referring to a rope or a fastening. The combination of these words describes a means of connecting and transmitting sound or voice through a wire connection.
Synonyms: - Telephone cord - Telecommunication cable - Phone line
Antonyms: - Wireless connection - Bluetooth connection - Satellite communication
In summary, "phone cable" describes essential technology for telecommunication with a clear utility in both personal and professional contexts.