Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collect-call
noun
/kəˈlɛkt kɔːl/
Definition
A telephone call for which the receiver pays the charge instead of the caller.
Examples
- She decided to make a collect call to her parents from the payphone.
- If you need help, just place a collect call and I’ll pick you up.
Meaning
Collect calls allow someone to place a call without having to pay for it upfront, shifting the cost to the person receiving the call.
Synonyms
- reverse charge call
- third-party call
