dial tone

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English - English
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
The dial tone is the same as the dialling tone. A low, steady tone in a telephone receiver indicating that a number may be dialed. the sound you hear when you pick up the telephone that lets you know that you can make a call British Equivalent: dialling tone
tone on a telephone receiver indicating that the system is ready for dialing
dial tones
plural form of dial tone
dial tone
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