Meaning of the word "local call" in English

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local call

US /ˈloʊ.kəl kɔːl/
UK /ˈloʊ.kəl kɔːl/
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Noun

1.

a telephone call to a number in the same local area, for which a reduced charge or no charge is made

Example:
I only made a local call, so it shouldn't cost much.
Most hotels offer free local calls to guests.
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