redial

redial Definition

re·dial (rē dī′əl; for n. rē′dī′əl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to dial (a telephone number) again

noun

an electronic telephone device that stores a number so that it can be dialed again automatically, as by pushing a single button

redial Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

Modifies a noun

button: Transfer Transferring a Call Code: - R Whilst connected to the call you wish to transfer, press the Redial button.
memory: The scratchpad facility enables users to change the number held in the last number redial memory whilst call in progress.
time: Lack of funds means that lines can be busy, so children may have to redial several times before they get through.
attempt: NOTE: It is important here that you do not set the time between redial attempts less than 1 minute.
store: There is no facility for storing PBX access pause in the Last Number redial store.
function: Other features include electronic push buttons with tone dialing and a last number redial function.

Modifying Another Word

automatically: However if the phone is not picked up then the EntryCom can automatically redial another number, such as your mobile telephone.

Used with adjective complement

press: Well as we saw last week Bonnie needs our votes so lets get our fingers on the phone and keep pressing redial.
hit: Football tickets that took me 5 hours of hitting redial to get!

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