long distance

Definition of long distance in English English dictionary: n interlokal; The communication of information to a destination outside the local calling area Also called "long haul" traffic; Generally, this refers to calls that are placed by the user to destinations outside of their coverage area The parameters of what constitutes long distance varies by carrier, and is usually outlined in detail in that carrier's rate map brochure; - The vehicle is regularly operated beyond a 200-mile radius from the principal garage location; {s} of or relating to telephone communication between places that are far apart, telephone call that is made out of the local calling area; located a long distance away; covering a long distance; that happens between places that are far apart; (Sports-Athletics) indicating a race distance of 10,000 metres (6 miles and 376 yds) or longer; ld
long distance call: telephone call between different cities
long-distance: Over a great length (e.g. a long-distance runner)
long-distance: Referring to a non-local telephone call, a toll call
A long distance: far piece
long-distance: Long-distance is used to describe travel between places that are far apart. Trains are reliable, cheap and best for long-distance journeys
long-distance: Long-distance is used to describe communication that takes place between people who are far apart. He received a long-distance phone call from his girlfriend in Colorado. local Long-distance is also an adverb. I phoned Nicola long distance to suggest it
long-distance: a telephone call made outside the local calling area covering long distances; "a long-distance runner"; "long-distance telephone
long-distance relationship: interpersonal relationship (often romantic) in which the two people live very far from one another
long-distance running: In track and field, any foot race over 5,000 m in length. Marathons and cross-country running are also considered long-distance events. Women rarely ran in races beyond 3,000 m until the late 20th century
long-distance runs: runs over very lengthy distances, long runs or jogs
long-distance walking: speed walking over extended distances (type of sport)