English Dictionary

pocket dial

noun

(idiomatic, informal) A situation in which one's cellphone makes a call from one's pocket when its buttons are inadvertently pressed. / (obsolete) A portable sundial of small size.

I accidentally pocket dialed my boss and left a voicemail.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, informal) A situation in which one's cellphone makes a call from one's pocket when its buttons are inadvertently pressed.

But consider this first: How do you know that he really meant to call you and this wasn't just an accidental pocket dial?

意味（2）

(obsolete) A portable sundial of small size.