Meaning of dial tone | Babel Free
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
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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