Timeline for what is the difference between on, in or at a meeting?
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| Mar 17, 2017 at 20:21 | comment | added | choster | You are too quick to dismiss on; the idea that on suggests a house call is rather old-fashioned— such a case would more likely be expressed as being out on a call. Similarly, on can be used in reference to items on an agenda, and so my assistant might say I am on a meeting, on lunch, or on training if asked for. | |
| Mar 17, 2017 at 18:21 | history | edited | Phylyp | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Edited to incorporate feedback from user3169 on the phrase "on a call" vs. "in a call"
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| Mar 17, 2017 at 18:18 | comment | added | Phylyp | Very fair point. I have amended my answer to reflect that. | |
| Mar 17, 2017 at 18:14 | comment | added | user3169 | I wasn't really arguing, but since both versions are commonly used you might add your explanation to your answer (rather than just saying it is wrong). | |
| Mar 17, 2017 at 17:57 | comment | added | Phylyp | "On a call" tends to imply being on a house call (e.g. a doctor visiting a patient) as opposed to using the phone. Take a look at this: english.stackexchange.com/questions/16504/… | |
| Mar 17, 2017 at 17:54 | comment | added | user3169 | Why is "on a call" incorrect? | |
| Mar 17, 2017 at 9:35 | history | answered | Phylyp | CC BY-SA 3.0 |