Does "top up the phone" mean put money on your account?
Can you give me an example, Writeacher?
I need to include two or three more sentences on mobile phones, Writeacher.
Could you please help me?
1) Parents have to shoulder responsibility for their children's misbehaviour.
2) They have to take responsibility if their children misbehave in class, tell lies, or talk their teachers back.
3) I'm a Tim subscriber. I changed to Tim two years ago because it (they) charged less for local calls. (I need to find proper examples....)
http://www.onelook.com/?w=top+up&ls=a
I am not certain what you want with the last three sentences.
I've never heard "top up" used in American English, but its meaning is pretty clear. In American English, I've heard and used "top off" but not in the sense of the phrase in any of those definitions lined in Bob Pursley's link.
When my grandkids' cell phones were running out of money or minutes, or when my Starbuck's card gets low, we say "add more money to my account" or "reload the account." But I'd bet that's regional to the US or parts of the US. If "top up" is what you hear regarding money to keep one's cell phone in use, then that's what you need to keep using. There are many examples of usage in the different links that Bob Pursley gave you, especially in the Collins dictionary and in the comments for the Merriam-Webster definitions.
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1) OK
2) They have to take responsibility if their children misbehave in class, tell lies, or talk back to their teachers.
3) I'm a Tim subscriber. I changed to Tim two years ago because they charged less for local calls.
My cell phone is with T-Mobile because, when I moved here, they had the best reception in the area where I live and work.
My voice, text, and data package is with AT&T because they have the best international coverage, and I'm planning a trip to Ireland next summer.
(If those examples aren't what you're looking for, just let me know.)
1) Yes, "top up the phone" generally means to add money or credit to your phone account so that you can make calls, send messages, or use mobile data. This is commonly done with prepaid phones or pay-as-you-go plans.
To provide an example:
Let's say you have a prepaid phone with a certain mobile service provider. When your account balance is low or depleted, you need to top up the phone by purchasing a prepaid card or voucher and redeeming it. Once you add the credit to your account, you can use it for making calls or using other services until the credit runs out again.
2) and 3) Sure! Here are a couple of additional sentences about mobile phones:
- Mobile phones have become an essential part of our lives, enabling us to stay connected with others, access the internet, and perform various tasks on the go.
- With the advancement of technology, smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate, offering features such as high-quality cameras, apps for various purposes, and seamless access to social media platforms.
Feel free to let me know if you need further assistance or have any more questions!