telemarketing

/tˈɛlɪmˌɑːkɪtɪŋ/

/ˌtɛɫəˈmɑɹkətɪŋ/

[NOUN]

a method of selling and promoting goods and services by phone

Examples

1. To date the FTC has filed 145 cases alleging telemarketing violations.

2. This is our main telemarketing floor.

3. telemarketing, cutting grass at the local 4-H fairgrounds.

4. Contract with online customer service and telemarketing companies who need people for order taking, sales, problem solving, or counseling.