dial out
The phrase 'dial out' has multiple meanings, primarily involving making calls or initiating connections, with a less common slang usage.
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Definition
B2Telecommunication
(technical)To make a telephone call to an external number from within a phone system.
Example
- To reach an outside line, you need to dial out by pressing 9 first.
B2Online Meetings
(technical)To start a conference call by calling or alerting the participants directly.
Example
- The meeting organizer will dial out to all participants at the scheduled time.
C1Slang
(informal)To ignore someone.
Example
- He felt like she was trying to dial him out of her life.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dial out":
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