Redialling: meaning, definitions and examples
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redialling
[ rɪˈdaɪlɪŋ ]
phone communication
Redialling refers to the action of dialing a phone number again, particularly after a previous call attempt has failed. It can be useful in situations where the line was busy or an error occurred during the last attempt. The process typically involves pressing a specific button or selecting a contact from a call log. In some mobile phones, there are features that allow users to redial the last number automatically, making it convenient for quick retries.
Synonyms
call back, re-dialing.
Examples of usage
- I kept redialling the customer service number.
- After the call dropped, I tried redialling immediately.
- He was redialling her number, hoping she would pick up this time.
Translations
Translations of the word "redialling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rediscagem
🇮🇳 फिर से डायल करना
🇩🇪 Wiederwählen
🇮🇩 memanggil ulang
🇺🇦 повторний набір
🇵🇱 ponowne wybieranie
🇯🇵 リダイヤル
🇫🇷 rappel
🇪🇸 redial
🇹🇷 yeniden arama
🇰🇷 재다이얼
🇸🇦 إعادة الاتصال
🇨🇿 opětovné vytáčení
🇸🇰 opätovné vytočenie
🇨🇳 重拨
🇸🇮 ponovno klicanje
🇮🇸 afturkalla
🇰🇿 қайта теру
🇬🇪 ახალი დარეკვა
🇦🇿 yenidən zəng etmək
🇲🇽 redial
Etymology
The term 'redial' came into use with the advent of telephone technology. The prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with 'dial' creates a straightforward implication of dialing a number anew. The concept became particularly relevant with the introduction of automatic dialers and digital telephony, allowing for easier management of call attempts. As mobile phones evolved in the 1990s, the functionality of redialing numbers became a standard feature, recognized and used widely by users. The practice of redialing is now commonplace, especially in customer service interactions and personal communications, reflecting the connectivity and immediacy of modern telecommunications.