What does the cryptic crossword clue "One maybe on the phone comes up and tells (8)" mean?

The definition is "tells". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APP (synonym="APP") + RISES (synonym="comes up.") = APPRISES; definition: "tells" The answer is APPRISES.

One maybe on the phone comes up and tells (8)

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