call forwarding

[/kɔːl ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/]
noun
encaminhamento de chamadas
1. A telecommunications service that redirects incoming telephone calls from one phone number to another designated phone number
I activated call forwarding on my office phone to redirect calls to my mobile device while I'm traveling.
Ativei o encaminhamento de chamadas no meu telefone comercial para redirecionar as chamadas para meu celular enquanto estou viajando.
2. The feature or technology that allows automatic routing of calls to a different destination
Call forwarding is essential for maintaining business continuity when working from home.
O encaminhamento de chamadas é essencial para manter a continuidade dos negócios ao trabalhar de casa.
Call forwarding is a standard feature in both American and Brazilian telecommunications infrastructure. In Brazil, it is widely used by professionals and businesses to manage communication while working remotely or traveling. The service is typically offered by major carriers like Vivo, Claro, and Oi, and is considered an essential business tool in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
call redirectioncall routingcall transfercall deflection
Antonyms / Antônimos
call blockingcall rejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encaminhamento de chamadas
Most common term used in telecommunications services
São Paulo
desvio de chamadas
Alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
redirecionamento de chamadas
Less common but understood variant
Portugal
encaminhamento de chamadas
Standard European Portuguese term, functionally identical to Brazilian usage

Related Words

call waitingvoicemailcall transfertelecommunicationsphone servicecall diversion

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up call forwarding
activate call forwarding
enable call forwarding to another number
disable call forwarding
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