What is "robocall"

alt. (context North America pejorative English) An automated telemarketing phone call that uses both an autodialer and a recorded message. n. (context North America pejorative English) An automated telemarketing phone call that uses both an autodialer and a recorded message. vb. (context North America pejorative English) To make robocalls.

A robocall is a phone call that uses a computerized autodialer to deliver a pre-recorded message, as if from a robot. Robocalls are often associated with political and telemarketing phone campaigns, but can also be used for public-service or emergency announcements. Some robocalls use personalized audio messages to simulate an actual personal phone call.