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Term: Collect Call

Description:

A collect call is a type of telephone call in which the receiver is charged for the call. This means that the caller does not pay for the call, but instead, the charges are billed to the receiver's telephone account.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A telephone call in which the charges are billed to the receiver.

Example sentence: I made a collect call to my parents to let them know I arrived safely.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make a phone call in which the charges will be billed to the receiver.

Example sentence: He collect called his friend to ask for a favor.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Definition: A collect call that is widely known and commonly used.

Example sentence: In the past, collect calls were a popular method for making long-distance calls without incurring personal charges.

Usage 2: Local

Definition: A collect call that is limited to a specific geographical area or region.

Example sentence: Many local businesses offer collect call services to their customers for convenient communication.

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