direct inward dialing

noun

The ability to make an external telephone call to an internal extension within an organization.

Meanings

noundirect inward dialing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe ability to make an external telephone call to an internal extension within an organization.

Translations

German Durchwahl
  • Durchwahltelecommunications
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