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Definition of Hotline
1. Noun. The telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance; its telephone number ¹
2. Noun. A direct line between two people, especially one between heads of state to be used in an emergency ¹
3. Verb. To communicate telephonically over a hotline. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hotline
1. a direct communications system for immediate contact [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hotline
Literary usage of Hotline
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade (1998) edited by Paula Altman (1999)
"The hotline is available between 9 am and 6 pm, Eastern standard time. The toll-free
800 number is available to callers in the United States only. ..."
2. Access EPA: Clearinghouses and Hotlines (1994)
"Description of Services: The Acid Rain hotline records questions and disseminates
... The hotline assists callers who have specific technical questions by ..."
3. Consumers Resource Handbook 1994 by Polly Baca (1993)
"... 109 heating fuel information Department of Energy, 106 safety Product Safety
hotline, 110 oil spills National Response Center, US Coast Guard, ..."
4. A Guide to Selected HIV- and AIDS-Related Information Services in the U. S. by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"To answer calls, hotline information specialists utilize crisis lines, ...
The hotline provides callers with descriptive information about HIV and AIDS; ..."
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