Meaning of the word redial in English

What does redial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

redial

US /ˈriːˌdaɪəl/

UK /ˌriːˈdaɪəl/

to dial a telephone number again, especially one that has just been called

Example:

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I had to redial the number because it was busy.

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The phone has a feature to automatically redial the last number.

Synonym:

callback redialing

an act of dialing a telephone number again

Example:

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He pressed the redial button.

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The phone offers a quick redial function.

Synonym:

callback redialing