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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

Rare is the lengthy cellphone call that isn’t dropped at some point, requiring one party or the other to redial.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2016

A redial got Franklin connected with Miller and his mom, who said her son was coming to Penn State to be a starter.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2015

Periodically she pushed the redial button on Yuko’s phone.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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