1. to dial a telephone number automatically, typically using a stored number or programmed sequence
Usage: often used in telecommunications and customer service contexts

1. a feature or system that automatically dials a telephone number
Usage: technology term

Examples

• The phone's autodial feature lets you call your mother with a single button press.
• Many modern smartphones have autodial capabilities built into their contact apps.
• The customer service system uses autodial to reach clients during business hours.
• You can set up autodial for your most frequently called numbers.
• The autodial function saved time by eliminating the need to manually enter each digit.