'PHONE IN' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Phone in phrasal verb

Phone in

1. Telephone your place of work to pass on information
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She PHONED IN sick this morning.
2. Telephone a TV or radio programme
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: Many listeners PHONED IN to complain about the interview.
3. Work or perform without much enthusiasm or effort
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: They say the president's been PHONING IN since the election and is ignoring the big issues.