direct dial
Call without assistance
Direct dial describes telephone systems that allow callers to reach a specific extension or number without going through an operator or receptionist.
A direct dial number connects straight to someone's desk: Here's my direct dial if you need to reach me.
The term emerged as businesses moved away from switchboard operators routing every call.
- telephoneVoice communication device
- phone numberNumeric calling address
- callContact by phone
- numberSymbol representing quantity
- extensionAdded part or duration
outside line · operator · bypass · landline · desk phone · rotary · keypad · tone · ring · connection · long-distance · international · toll free · calling card · PBX · phone tree · handset · receiver
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- telephonytelephone, telephone network, call, phone lines, phone booth
- phone callsphone number, robocall, cell number, cold call, mobile number
- phone systemsPBX, extension, phone line, handset, main menu
- phone termslandline, country code, area code, voicemail, caller ID
- location codesarea codes, country codes, postal codes, zip codes, country code