call collect

Definition

To make a telephone call in which the cost of the call is paid by the person receiving the call; to place a collect call.

Example Sentences

• "In the days of payphones, if you had no coins, you could call collect and hope that the callee would accept the charges."
• "Call me what you want — just don’t call me collect."
• "Please call me to let me know you’re safe — you’re welcome to call me collect."

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