speed dial
nounDefinition of speed dial
: a telephone function by which a selected stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key
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The attorney on speed dial function is in the early stages of development and will include fees for users. — Anna Douglas, charlotteobserver, "He says he was tired of being profiled and stopped by police. So he created this app.," 20 Feb. 2018 It’s good news for the environment—and the Tesla drivers who have their tow company on speed dial. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "U.K. will soon require new homes to include electric vehicle charging ports," 10 July 2018 Lucky for us, the Late Late Show host apparently has the legend Paul McCartney on speed dial. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "James Corden and Paul McCartney Shared an Emotional Carpool Karaoke Adventure," 22 June 2018 That vibe still exists on Robins Island, where old-money types have long enjoyed the land discreetly and kept no bouncers on speed dial. — Marisa Meltzer, Town & Country, "In the Hamptons, Staying In Is the New Going Out," 27 June 2016 Related stories from Fort Worth Star Telegram School shootings are so common that PR firms are on speed dial. — Diane Smith, star-telegram, "Student gun reform activist: 'Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough ... we need action' | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 18 May 2018 Baby has come to know her routine, at-home natural baby remedies are at the ready, and a babysitter is finally on speed dial. — Kiley Bates-brennan, Good Housekeeping, "I Kept Traveling The World After I Had My Baby—Here Are My 5 Top Tips For Kid-Friendly Travel," 28 Apr. 2017 Haddish has charmed her way into talk shows, awards presentation gigs, and even a coveted spot on Paul Thomas Anderson’s speed dial. — Emma Stefansky, HWD, "Tiffany Haddish Is Lending Her Hilarious Vocal Talents to The LEGO Movie 2," 24 Mar. 2018 Based on versatility and consistency, this router has a speed dial allows users to set an optimal speed for their project and is made out of tough aluminium base with a handsome hardwood handles. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "These Bosch and Makita Sales Will Help Upgrade Your Toolkit," 2 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'speed dial.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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