autodial
6.0
A machine or program that calls phone numbers automatically
- noun
- /ˈɔːtəˌdaɪəl/
- Specialized
:
marcador automático
- The security system uses an autodial to alert authorities immediately when a breach is detected.
Examples
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In an emergency, she pressed the autodial to quickly reach the nearest hospital.
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-(autodial beeping)
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She pressed autodial for the answering service and smiled down at the message pad when Poppy picked up.
Fiction book (1994) -
His phone's autodial feature made it easy to call his family without remembering their numbers.
Synonyms
3
3.6
A device or app that lets you call numbers from a phone
is only automatic, not usable with manual input
2
6.4
A device or computer program that calls many phone numbers automatically for reminders and sales
is for automatic calling generally and not focused on mass or marketing use
How Automatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word autodial mixes auto- ('self') and dial ('to call a number'), like in automobile where auto- means 'self'. It names a machine or program that dials phone numbers by itself, so it can call many people without a person pressing the buttons.