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Voice Vt. To Phone Someone, As Opposed To Emailing Them Or Connecting In Talk Mode.
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voice vt.
To phone someone, as opposed to emailing them or
connecting in talk mode. "I'm busy now; I'll voice you
later."
Related:
voice: vt. To phone someone, as opposed to emailing them or connecting in {talk mode}.
I'm busy now; I'll voice you later." -- The AI Hackers Dictionary...
I'm busy now. Do you mind if I ignore you later?
I 'll speak in a monstrous little voice. -- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), A Midsummer Night's Dream -- Act i, Sc.
2...
Voice 1: Answer the phone, please, Hal. Voice 2: I'm sorry, Dave, I can't do that.
-- Answering machine madness - machine theme...
busy-wait vi. Used of human behavior, conveys that the subject is busy waiting for someone or something
intends to move instantly as soon as it shows up, and thus cannot do anything else at the moment....
busy-wait: vi. Used of human behavior, conveys that the subject is busy waiting for someone or something
intends to move instantly as soon as it shows up, and thus cannot do anything else at the moment....
TV: So call me now! $5 for the first minute, $2 for each additional minute!
Homer: [dials the number] Voice: You... have reached....
Nurse: [answers phone] Simpson. Grampa: Hot diggity!
I don't care if it's bad news! Lisa: Oh, Grampa!...
It's great to hear your voice, Captain. We're a little busy right now.
I'll get right back to you. -- Geordi, "Arsenal of Freedom", stardate 41798.2...