redial

American

[ree-dahy-uhl, -dahyl, ree-dahy-uhl, -dahyl] / riˈdaɪ əl, -ˈdaɪl, ˈriˌdaɪ əl, -ˌdaɪl /

verb (used with object)

Also re-dial. to dial again.

noun

automatic redial.

redial British

/ -daɪl, riːˈdaɪəl /

verb

to dial (a telephone number) again

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Etymology

Origin of redial

First recorded in 1960–65; re- + dial

Example Sentences

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Google is also making it easier to redial dropped calls and switch to your mobile network if your Wi-Fi connection was the reason your call failed.

From The Verge • Jul. 28, 2021

I redial repeatedly but cannot get through again.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2017

The officer used the redial feature on the store phone to identify the call.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2016

When Roger left, Gene got up and hit the redial button.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2012

“I’m calling her back,” Tad said as he hit redial.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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