Meaning of the word "make an outside call" in English

What does "make an outside call" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make an outside call

US /meɪk æn ˈaʊt.saɪd kɔːl/
UK /meɪk æn ˌaʊtˈsaɪd kɔːl/
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Phrase

to telephone someone who is not in the same building or organization, especially from an internal office system

Example:
You need to dial '9' first to make an outside call.
The receptionist showed me how to make an outside call from my desk.