call centre

British

noun

an office where staff carry out an organization's telephone transactions

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Jade Franks was working in a call centre when she was accepted to the University of Cambridge.

From BBC

Job disruption and redundancies, including in India's huge call centre industry, have been one key focus of discussions at the Delhi summit.

From Barron's

One fear is disruption to the job market, especially in India where millions of people are employed in call centres and tech support services.

From Barron's

But as the technology improves and becomes more affordable, it could threaten the country's huge call centre industry.

From Barron's

Shaddick, 28, and Jenna were known in the area as a fun-loving couple who enjoyed socialising - he worked in a car parts factory while she worked in a call centre, both in Swansea.

From BBC

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