Phonebank

Pronunciation: /foʊn.bæŋk/

Definitions of phonebank

noun A method of political campaigning in which volunteers make phone calls to potential voters to persuade them to support a particular candidate or issue.

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to volunteer at the phonebank to help make calls for the election.

A2 The phonebank is a great way to reach out to voters and encourage them to participate in the election.

B1 Volunteers at the phonebank are trained to effectively communicate with potential voters over the phone.

B2 The phonebank operates during specific hours to ensure that volunteers can make calls at the most effective times.

C1 The phonebank's success relies on the dedication and commitment of its volunteers to reach as many voters as possible.

C2 Political campaigns often rely on phonebanks to mobilize supporters and gather important data for their campaign strategies.

Examples of phonebank in a Sentence

formal The political campaign organized a phonebank to reach out to potential voters.

informal I signed up to phonebank for the candidate I support in the upcoming election.

slang I'm phonebanking tonight to help spread the word about our cause.

figurative Sometimes it feels like I'm phonebanking my way through life, constantly reaching out to others for support.

Grammatical Forms of phonebank

• past tense: phonebanked
• plural: phonebanks
• comparative: more phonebanked
• superlative: most phonebanked
• present tense: phonebank
• future tense: will phonebank
• perfect tense: have phonebanked
• continuous tense: is phonebanking
• singular: phonebank
• positive degree: phonebank
• infinitive: to phonebank
• gerund: phonebanking
• participle: phonebanked

Origin and Evolution of phonebank

First Known Use: 1972 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'phonebank' originated as a combination of 'phone' and 'bank' to refer to a system or process of making phone calls in a centralized location, typically for political campaigning or fundraising purposes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'phonebank' has expanded to include any organized effort to make a large number of phone calls, not just limited to political activities. It has also come to encompass the use of technology and software to streamline and track phone call campaigns.