toll-free
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2.3
- adjective
- /ˈtoʊlˌfriː/
- The study media advertisement included a toll-free phone number for men and women interested in obtaining more information.
- toll-free number
- toll-free hotline
- toll-free support
Examples
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On a hunch, he called the Hershey Company's toll-free number.
Academic text (2010) -
Toll-free technical support enables subscribers to call a toll-free number for help in navigating the system.
Academic text (1995) -
May I give you his toll-free number?
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Table 2 lists the toll-free phone number and website for each of the manufacturers.
Academic text (2001) -
Calls are toll-free from landlines.
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The company offers field-tested equipment, fast delivery, and toll-free technical support.
Academic text (1997) -
Have 'em call my toll-free number, or log on to my Web site at donovanparkerpowertime.com.
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Participants at viewing locations will have the chance to question panelists through toll-free telephone lines.
Academic text (1998) -
Information can also be obtained by calling toll-free, (877) 770-7303.
Academic text (2001) -
You can reach our customer support at the toll-free number provided on the website.
Synonyms
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6.5
A road or bridge you do not pay to use
How Charged
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word toll-free comes from toll meaning 'a fee for using a road or service' and free meaning 'without paying', so a toll-free road or phone number is one you do not have to pay to use. Think of a road with no toll booth or a phone number you can call without paying.