collect call
English edit
Noun edit
collect call (plural collect calls)
- (Canada, US) A phone call paid for by the receiver (callee), as opposed to the caller.
- Hello, operator — I'd like to make a collect call.
Usage notes edit
The usage is arguably dated in the respect that, although the option still technically exists, its use is now unusual, whereas it once was common (circa 1920s to 1990s).
Related terms edit
- call collect (verb)
Translations edit
a phone call paid for by the receiver
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