helpline — A telephone service providing help and information, typically for people in distress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A telephone service providing help and information, typically for people in distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhelpˌlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 도움이나 정보를 제공하는 전화 서비스, 주로 곤경에 처한 사람들을 위한
Korean pronunciation: **헬프**라인
Example Sentences
- My friend called a depression helpline at 3 AM, and surprisingly, they also provided pizza recommendations.
- The company set up an employee helpline for workplace stress.
- He spent so much time volunteering at the helpline that he became the person who needed help with his phone bill.
helpline
NOUN//ˈhelpˌlaɪn//
A telephone service providing help and information, typically for people in distress
a caring female operator speaks gently into her headset while looking at her computer screen. She takes notes on a pad as she listens intently to someone calling for help. Behind her, other operators work at similar stations answering incoming calls. The caller on the other end feels relief as the operator provides guidance and support. Other staff members coordinate resources and share information to assist callers effectively. a telephone service providing help and information to people in distress
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Origin
20세기 후반에 만들어진 합성어로, 'help'(도움)와 'line'(전화선)을 결합한 현대적 용어입니다. 전화 상담 서비스가 보편화되면서 생겨났습니다.
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“My friend called a depression helpline at 3 AM, and surprisingly, they also provided pizza recommendations.”
“The company set up an employee helpline for workplace stress.”
“He spent so much time volunteering at the helpline that he became the person who needed help with his phone bill.”
“The consumer helpline helped me resolve my billing issue quickly.”
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