Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trunk-call
noun
/trʌŋk kɔːl/
Definition
A trunk call is a telephone call made from one telephone exchange to another, typically over long distances.
Examples
- Before cell phones became popular, making a trunk call to a relative in another state was common.
- During his travels, he had to make several trunk calls to coordinate with his business partners.
Meaning
Historically, trunk calls referred to long-distance phone calls that used trunk lines, which are high-capacity lines connecting different telephone exchanges.
Synonyms
- long-distance call
- intercity call
- telephone call
