ex-directory Definition
ex-directory (eks′də rek′tə rē)
adjective
- designating a telephone number not listed in the telephone directory
- designating a person with such a number
ex-directory Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- list: This talk is included in these lists: Clare Politics Latimer Room, Clare College Note that ex-directory lists are not shown.
- number: There are many ways to phone an ex-directory number without committing an illegal act.
Used with adjective complement
go: In Hull, however, Kingston Communications charges £ 5 per annum to go ex-directory.
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