Telecommunications Terms

noun a portion of the atmosphere above a particular area, especially when restricted, as to the use of aircraft

• The military aircraft entered restricted air space without authorization.
• Planes aren't allowed to fly in that air space.
• Drones are causing a lot of trouble in our air space.
• Her mind wandered freely in the vast air space of creativity.

noun a telephone call

verb to contact or summon someone by telephone

preposition used to indicate the direction or location of someone being summoned

• I need to call up the client to discuss the details of the project.
• I'll call up my friend to see if he wants to hang out tonight.
• I'll call up my buddy and we'll hit the town.
• The memories of my childhood always call up feelings of nostalgia.

noun a covering or seal for something, or the act of reaching the maximum limit

verb the action of covering or sealing something, or reaching the maximum limit

• The government is considering capping the maximum amount of emissions allowed per year.
• I heard they're capping the number of attendees for the event.
• They're capping the prices on those sneakers, so you better grab them now.
• She felt like she was capping her potential by not pursuing higher education.

verb to give out or deliver something to a number of people

• The resources were evenly distributed among all the participants.
• I distributed the snacks to everyone at the party.
• I spread out the work so we all have an equal share.
• The love she gave was distributed among her family and friends.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the suspect was in the clear of any wrongdoing.
• Don't worry, I made sure to cover our tracks so we're in the clear.
• Hey man, we ditched the evidence so we're totally in the clear.
• With all the obstacles out of the way, she felt like she was finally in the clear to pursue her dreams.

noun a distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave

• The scientist used a spectrometer to measure the exact wavelength of the light emitted by the star.
• I heard that different colors have different wavelengths, like red is longer than blue.
• Dude, you're on the same wavelength as me when it comes to music taste.
• Their wavelengths just don't match, they can never seem to understand each other.

noun a toll-free telephone number that customers can call for free

adjective describing something that is free to call from a telephone

• Customers can contact our customer service team for free by calling our Freephone number.
• Just give us a ring on the Freephone if you have any questions.
• Hit up the Freephone if you need help, it won't cost you a dime.
• The Freephone is like a lifeline for those in need of assistance.

noun a situation in which someone is allowed to leave work early, typically as a benefit provided by an employer

• The company offers an early-out option for employees looking to retire before the standard age.
• I heard Sarah is taking the early-out package and retiring next month.
• I'm thinking about taking the early-out deal to get out of here sooner.
• Sometimes taking an early-out can be the best decision for your mental health.

noun OTP stands for 'One True Pairing', referring to a fictional couple that fans believe are meant to be together.

• The bank requires customers to enter a one-time password (OTP) for online transactions.
• Make sure you have your OTP ready to complete the payment online.
• I can't access my account without the OTP code.
• Trust is like an OTP, you only share it with those you truly trust.