Getting through the phone menu
A recorded voice offers you five choices and none of them is yours.
The phrase
There are ten people ahead in the queue.10 words10 sentences
The ten words3 of 10
- 1queue/kjuː/
noun
A line of people or calls waiting.
- 2option/ˈɑːpʃən/Also said ˈɔːpʃən.
noun
One of the choices you can pick.
- 3press/pres/
verb
To push a button.
- 4
hold
- 5
operator
- 6
extension
- 7
agent
- 8
repeat
- 9
automated
- 10
connect
Spell it1 of 3
The sentences3 of 10
There are ten people ahead in the queue.
Which option do I press for billing?
Please press the button for new orders.
Pronunciation
queue/kjuː/
Five letters, one sound: KYOO.
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