Toll-free
(adjective)
A service or number that can be called without incurring any charges.
Origin:
The term "toll-free" refers to a service or a number that can be called without incurring any charges to the caller. this term comes from the phrase "toll-free number" which was first used in the 1960s. it is a compound word of "toll" meaning a fee charged for a service and "free" meaning without charge.
Examples:
- You can call this number toll-free from anywhere in the United States.
- The company offers a toll-free customer support line for their products.
- The hotel provides a toll-free number for guests to call for assistance.
- I need the toll-free number for the airline's customer service.
- This service is toll-free, you can use it without incurring any charges.