hot line

hot line
noun
a direct telephone line between two officials

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noun
1. : a direct line of communication between heads of government ; broadly : any direct line of communication (as between an executive and employees)
2. : a usually toll-free telephone service available to the public for some specific purpose: as
a. : one by which callers can talk confidentially about personal problems to a sympathetic listener

a suicide hot line

b. : one by which callers can obtain free advice

a legal hot line

a grammar hot line

c. : one by which a citizen can report illegal activities (as to a government agency)

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1. a direct telecommunications link, as a telephone line or Teletype circuit, enabling immediate communication between heads of state in an international crisis: the hot line between Washington and Moscow.
2. a telephone service enabling people to talk confidentially with someone about a personal problem or crisis.
3. a telephone line providing customers or clients with direct access to a company or professional service.
Also, hotline.
[1950-55]

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hot line or hotˈline noun
1. A special telephone and teleprinter link, orig one between the Kremlin and Washington, DC
2. Any line of speedy communication ready for an emergency
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Main Entry: ↑hot

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hotline or hot line,
1. a direct telephone or teletype line providing instantaneous communication in a crisis or emergency.
2. a telephone number or other communications line set up for the exchange of information on a single issue or topic.
3. a telephone advice and counseling service, usually for crisis situations: »

Employees could call a confidential hotline staffed by social workers who helped with problems from eviction to immigration.

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noun, pl ⋯ lines [count]
1 : a telephone service for the public to use to get help in emergencies

a suicide prevention hot line

2 : a telephone connection that allows leaders of different countries to talk to each other directly and that is always kept ready for use

They set up a hot line between Washington and Moscow.

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hot line
see hot a. 12 c.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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