call box

• Cabine téléphonique ou kiosque public, généralement situé dans la rue ou dans des lieux publics, désormais largement obsolète en raison de la généralisation des téléphones portables.

A public telephone booth or kiosk, typically found on streets or in public places, now largely obsolete due to the widespread use of mobile phones.

1. Public telephone boothB1formalbritish

   A small enclosed structure with a public telephone, typically found on streets or in public places.

   cabine téléphonique

   • He used the call box to phone for a taxi.
   • The old red call box is a famous symbol of London.
   • She ran to the call box to call an ambulance.

2. Emergency roadside telephoneB1formalbritish

   A special telephone located along highways or roads for use in emergencies.

   borne d'appel d'urgence

   • When his car broke down, he walked to the nearest call box.
   • The call box on the motorway connects directly to the police.
   • Emergency call boxes are checked regularly for functionality.