answering
/ˈænsərɪŋ/
adjective
- That responds or provides a reply.
- The answering voice on the radio was calm and clear.
- The answering machine recorded a message while we were out.
- She gave an answering smile when he waved at her.
verb
- To say or write something back to someone who has asked a question or spoken to you.
- He kept answering every text message within seconds.
- The witness hesitated before answering the lawyer's question.
- She is answering the teacher's question about the solar system.
- To pick up a phone call or respond to a ringing phone.
- I was in the shower and missed answering the phone.
- The receptionist is answering calls at the front desk.
- He stopped answering his phone after the argument.
- To react or respond to a situation, action, or event.
- The company is answering customer complaints with new policies.
- The fire department is answering the emergency call right now.
- She is answering the challenge by training harder than ever.