picked up the phone

Verb

pick up the phone (third-person singular simple present picks up the phone, present participle picking up the phone, simple past and past participle picked up the phone)

1. To pick up the receiver of a telephone, generally with the intention of making a phone call.
   • These deals won't last, so don't wait! Pick up the phone and dial Big Harry today! He'll find the perfect car for you!

   Antonyms:

   hang up

2. To answer an incoming telephone call.
   • She dialed nervously, praying that Grandma would pick up the phone and everything would turn out OK.

   Antonyms:

   hang up