hot·line

or hot line (hŏt′līn′)

1. A direct and immediate telephone linkup, especially between heads of government, as for use in a crisis.

2. A telephone line that gives quick and direct access to a source of information or help: a 24-hour hotline.

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hotline

(ˈhɒtˌlaɪn)

1. (Telecommunications) a direct telephone, teletype, or other communications link between heads of government, for emergency use

2. (Telecommunications) any such direct line kept for urgent use

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Translations

Hotline

aide en lignenuméro d’urgence

forródrót

hotline

[ˈhɒtlaɪn] n

(= advice line) → hotline f

(between heads of government) → téléphone m rougehot link n → lien m hypertexte

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