Word: Call Forwarding
Definition:Call forwarding is a noun that refers to a telephone service feature that lets you redirect or transfer your incoming phone calls to another phone number. This means that when someone calls your original number, the call is automatically sent to a different number that you have chosen.
Usage Instructions: To use call forwarding, you usually need to set it up on your phone. This often involves dialing a specific code or going into your phone settings to enter the number where you want your calls to be forwarded.
Example: - "I set up call forwarding to my mobile phone so that I can receive calls even when I am not at home."
Advanced Usage:Call forwarding can be temporary or permanent. For example, you might use it temporarily while you are traveling or permanently if you have changed your phone number but want to keep receiving calls.
Word Variants: - Call Forward: This is a shorter way to refer to the same concept. - Call Forwarding Service: This refers to the service provided by phone companies to enable call forwarding.
Different Meanings: 1. In Technology: Call forwarding mainly refers to the telephone service feature. 2. In Business Context: It can also refer to redirecting calls in a business setting, often to ensure customer service availability.
Synonyms: - Call transfer - Call diversion - Phone forwarding
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "call forwarding," you may encounter phrases like: - "Screen calls" which means to decide whether or not to answer a call based on the caller's identity. - "Take a call" means to answer a phone call.