contactable

British

/ kɒnˈtæktəbəl /

adjective

able to be communicated with

the manager is not contactable at the moment

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El-Fasher came under siege 18 months ago and a communications blackout makes it difficult to confirm information from the city as only those with satellite internet connections are contactable.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

The Home Office has also announced that it has fulfilled a manifesto pledge to ensure there is a named, contactable officer in every neighbourhood in England and Wales.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

Mr Woldbye expressed "his deep regret at not being contactable during the night of the incident", the review said.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

On the issue of ownership, it said there should be more transparency and that all property and landowners should be contactable.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022

Mr Johnson's spokesman said that the prime minister would remain "contactable".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2022

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