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Meaning of dial tone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

Equivalents

Deutsch Wählton
Español tono de marcar
Français tonalité
Nederlands kiestoon

Examples

“Are we jaded? Has living with AIDS become no big deal? Has AIDS had its "15 minutes?" We're over it. Goodbye. Click. Dial tone.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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