Glossary

Barge

Supervisor enters a live call as an audible third party.

Barge (or "barge-in") inserts the supervisor into a live call as an audible third participant. Both agent and lead hear the supervisor.

Use for:

  • Escalation (lead asks for a manager)
  • Save the deal (supervisor closes when agent stalls)
  • Compliance issues that need immediate intervention

In VICIdial: supervisor real-time panel → click barge.

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