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direct-dial
or di·rect di·al
[ dih-rekt-dahy-uhl, -dahyl, dahy-rekt- ]
/ dɪˈrɛktˈdaɪ əl, -ˈdaɪl, daɪˈrɛkt- /
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verb (used with or without object)
to make a telephone call outside the local area without the assistance of an operator.
adjective
being a telephone or telephone system enabling long-distance calls to be direct-dialed.
of or relating to direct dialing.
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