zip3 tung1接通
Jyutpingzip3 tung1
Yalejip tūng
Definition
To connect or put through a telephone call or other communication link.
colloquialtechnologycommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the establishment of a signal or connection between two parties in a telecommunication context. It implies a successful transition from the act of dialing to the actual state of being able to speak to the recipient. It is rarely used for abstract connections like networking or relationships.
Examples
I called many times and finally got through.
Related words
Common phrases
phone call connected
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe meeting someone in person or establishing a social connection, as it is strictly limited to technical telecommunication links.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
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