hotline — A direct telephone line for urgent or emergency communication, often between government officials or for public services
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A direct telephone line for urgent or emergency communication, often between government officials or for public services
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːtlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 긴급 상황이나 중요한 소통을 위한 직통 전화선, 특히 정부 관리들 간이나 공공 서비스용
Korean pronunciation: **핫**라인
Example Sentences
- The company set up a hotline for customers complaining about their exploding smartphones.
- During the pandemic, mental health hotlines experienced unprecedented call volumes.
- The pizza delivery hotline was so busy that even the mayor couldn't get through.
hotline
NOUN//ˈhɑːtlaɪn//
A direct telephone line for urgent or emergency communication, often between government officials or for public services
She called the emergency hotline the moment smoke filled the kitchen.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
1950년대 냉전 시대에 미국과 소련 간의 직통 비상 연락망에서 유래된 용어로, '뜨거운(hot)' + '회선(line)'의 합성어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The company set up a hotline for customers complaining about their exploding smartphones.”
“During the pandemic, mental health hotlines experienced unprecedented call volumes.”
“The pizza delivery hotline was so busy that even the mayor couldn't get through.”
“The White House hotline ensures direct communication between world leaders.”
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