direct-dial

[ 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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