<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>An apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) tel·e·phoned, tel·e·phon·ing: to speak to or summon (a person) by telephone; to send (a message) by telephone.</li><li>(used without object) tel·e·phoned, tel·e·phon·ing: to send a message by telephone.</li></ul>