phone number

Meaning

A sequence of digits assigned to a specific telephone line, used to make a call or send a text message to someone.

Examples

• May I have your phone number in case we get disconnected?

  May I have your phone number in case we get disconnected?

• She dialed the wrong phone number and reached a local restaurant instead.

  She dialed the wrong phone number and reached a local restaurant instead.

• I changed my phone number when I moved to the new office.

  I changed my phone number when I moved to the new office.

• Is this the best phone number to reach you during the day?

  Is this the best phone number to reach you during the day?

• Please leave your name and phone number after the tone.

  Please leave your name and phone number after the tone.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ What is your telephone digit?

  ✓ What is your phone number?

  While 'digit' refers to numbers, the standard English term is 'phone number' or 'telephone number'.

• ✗ Can I take your call number?

  ✓ Can I take your phone number?

  'Call number' is used in libraries for locating books. For telephones, always use 'phone number'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need your ___ so I can call you about the contract.

  💡 The sequence of numbers used to make a telephone call.

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  phone number

• Don't forget to write your ___ on the application form.

  💡 Your telephone digits.

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  phone number