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Trunk Call

Description:

A trunk call refers to a long-distance telephone call made between different cities or countries, typically using the telecommunications network's trunk lines. This term was commonly used in the early days of telephone systems, specifically before the advent of direct dialing when operators were required to manually connect the call.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A long-distance telephone call made between different areas, regions, or countries.

Example sentence: I need to make a trunk call to London tomorrow to discuss the upcoming business proposal.

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Sense 2:

Verb: To make or receive a long-distance telephone call.

Example sentence: My grandparents always loved trunk calling their relatives on special occasions to catch up on family news.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a long-distance telephone call.

Example sentence: The trunk call charges were significantly higher compared to local calls due to the distance involved.

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