phone in

Verb

idiomatic

To deliver a message by telephone when etiquette demands the effort and respect conveyed by communication in person.

Japanese Meaning

本来は直接会って伝えるべき内容や感謝の意を、電話を通じて伝える行為 / 対面でのコミュニケーションが望ましい状況において、電話でメッセージを届けること

Although she couldn't attend the memorial, she chose to phone in her condolences to honor the family's loss.

彼女は追悼式に出席できなかったが、家族の喪失を敬うために電話で弔意を伝えることを選んだ。

Sense（1）

To deliver a message by telephone when etiquette demands the effort and respect conveyed by communication in person.

Sense（2）

To make a telephone call to a broadcasting station, especially to participate in a program being aired.

Sense（3）

(idiomatic) To fulfill a responsibility with a minimum effort rather than the appropriate level of effort.

Sense（4）

To make an unseemly, timid performance; to be restrained and timid when bold action is called for.

phones in

（ present singular third-person ）

phoning in

（ participle present ）

phoned in

（ participle past ）

phoned in

（ past ）