Definition

Noun: A telephone service feature that allows a person engaged in a two-party call to add a third party to the conversation, creating a three-person conference call, without requiring operator assistance.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the telecommunications feature or capability itself. It is often used when discussing phone service plans, features, or instructions. * My new phone plan includes three-way calling. * To use three-way calling, first put your current caller on hold. * The business package offers three-way calling and voicemail.

Advanced Usage

• The term can function attributively (like an adjective) to modify other nouns, describing things related to this feature.
  • Follow the three-way calling instructions in your manual.
  • We tested the three-way calling functionality.

Variants and Related Words

• Conference Calling (n): A broader term for connecting multiple parties (often more than three) on a single call. Three-way calling is a basic form of conference calling.
• Add Call (v phrase): A common button label or menu option on modern phones that initiates the process of adding another person to an ongoing call, enabling three-way calling.

Synonyms

• Three-party calling
• Call conferencing (basic)

Related Phrases

• To set up a three-way call: To initiate and connect the three-way calling feature.
  • Can you set up a three-way call with the client and the designer?
• To merge calls: The action of combining two separate calls into one conference call, which is the technical step in three-way calling.
  • After dialing the third number, press 'Merge' to merge the calls.

Noun

1. a way of adding a third party to your conversation without the assistance of a telephone operator