Redial: meaning, definitions and examples
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redial
[ ˈriːdaɪl ]
telephone usage
To redial is to call a number that has previously been dialed again, typically after having already tried to connect and either getting a busy signal or being unable to connect for another reason. This term is especially relevant in the context of telephones, both landlines and mobile devices, where users may want to reach someone they couldn't initially connect with. In modern devices, redialing can often be done through a simple button press or menu selection.
Synonyms
call back, rephone, ring again.
Examples of usage
- I tried to reach her, but the line was busy, so I'll redial later.
- After receiving no answer, he decided to redial the number again.
- She hit the redial button to call back her friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "redial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redialar
🇮🇳 रिडायल करना
🇩🇪 wählen
🇮🇩 mengulang panggilan
🇺🇦 перезвонити
🇵🇱 wybrać ponownie
🇯🇵 リダイヤルする
🇫🇷 rappeler
🇪🇸 redial
🇹🇷 yeniden aramak
🇰🇷 재다이얼하다
🇸🇦 إعادة الاتصال
🇨🇿 znovu vytáčet
🇸🇰 znovu vytočiť
🇨🇳 重拨
🇸🇮 ponovno poklicati
🇮🇸 aftur að hringja
🇰🇿 қайта теру
🇬🇪 მეორე რიცხვის აკრეფა
🇦🇿 təkrar zəng etmək
🇲🇽 redial
Etymology
The term 'redial' is a compound word formed by combining the prefix 're-', which means 'again', with 'dial', a term that originates from the way one would connect to a number on a rotary or push-button telephone. The concept of redialing became more prominent with the advent of telephones and has evolved with technology, particularly as mobile phones have popularized the practice due to their ease of use. The formal adoption of the term into everyday language aligns with advances in communication technology in the late 20th century, making it a standard feature for most telecommunication devices today. Additionally, redialing can be linked to the increase in call frequency made possible by the accessibility of phones, transforming how people communicate and maintain contacts.