call delay en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The delay that occurs when a call arrives at an automatic switching device and no channel or facility is immediately available to process the call.
- (countable, uncountable) The time between the instant a system receives a call attempt and the instant of initiation of ringing at the target device.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| call delays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |