Dial tone

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

Synonyms

dialling tone dial dialing dialling dial number dialler ding-dong loop disconnect dialing rotary dialing dialup dital dinner bell

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