toll-free — describing a telephone service that allows callers to call without being charged for the call
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: describing a telephone service that allows callers to call without being charged for the call
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtoʊl friː/
Korean meaning: 전화를 거는 사람에게 요금이 부과되지 않는 무료 전화 서비스의
Korean pronunciation: **톨** 프리
Example Sentences
- The pizza company's toll-free number is so popular that even my dog memorized it.
- You can reach our technical support team through our toll-free line 24/7.
- She called the toll-free number so many times that the operator started recognizing her voice.
toll-free
ADJECTIVE//ˈtoʊl friː//
describing a telephone service that allows callers to call without being charged for the call
a smiling customer sits comfortably at home holding a phone to her ear while talking. She appears relaxed and pleased as she speaks with customer service. On the other side, a helpful phone operator sits at her desk wearing a headset and gesturing warmly. The operator points to a green light indicator on her phone system showing the call costs nothing. Other operators work nearby answering similar calls from grateful customers. The customer's wallet remains closed on the table, showing no money being spent. a telephone service that allows callers to call without being charged for the call
Call toll-free and worry-free, past the duty-free spree!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
toll(통행료, 요금)과 free(무료)의 합성어로, 전화 요금을 내지 않는다는 의미에서 생겨났습니다. 1960년대 미국에서 시작된 서비스입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza company's toll-free number is so popular that even my dog memorized it.”
“You can reach our technical support team through our toll-free line 24/7.”
“She called the toll-free number so many times that the operator started recognizing her voice.”
“Most major companies provide toll-free customer service numbers.”
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