invited call

[ɪnˈvaɪtɪd kɔːl]
nounpl: invited calls
chamada convidada
1. A telephone call feature that allows a person to invite another party into an existing call, creating a three-way or multi-party conversation
The manager used the invited call feature to bring the client into the discussion with the team.
O gerente usou a chamada convidada para trazer o cliente para a discussão com a equipe.
2. In telecommunications, a call that is initiated by the telephone system connecting additional participants to an ongoing conversation upon request
The invited call was successfully connected after a brief hold time.
A chamada convidada foi conectada com sucesso após um breve tempo de espera.
This is primarily technical telecommunications terminology used by phone service providers, call centers, and business professionals in both Brazil and the United States. The feature became more common with modern VoIP systems and smartphone technology. In Brazil, this feature is particularly prevalent in corporate environments and customer service departments where multi-party conversations are essential for problem-solving and decision-making.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
three-way callconference callcall transfercall conferencing
Antonyms / Antônimos
dropped callmissed calldeclined call

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chamada convidada
Standard term used in telecommunications and customer service contexts
São Paulo
chamada conferência
Alternative term more commonly used in business settings
Portugal
chamada de conferência
European Portuguese variant with slightly different phrasing
USA/General English
invited call
Standard telecommunications terminology in North America

Related Words

call waitingcall transferconference callingmulti-party callcall merging

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring someone into the call
invite someone to join the line
conference in a third party
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