From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Telephone, telegraphhotlinehot‧line, hot line /ˈhɒtlaɪn $ ˈhɑːt-/ noun [countable]TCTa specialtelephone line for people to find out about or talk about something
Call our crime hotline today.Examples from the Corpushotline• Mrs McGrath said he was arrested after a localnewspaperset up a hotlineappealing for information.• I phoned the Packard Bellhotline and after a couple of days' wait they were very helpful.• In the world of computerhotlines, good techs are in high demand.• Call the Rialto concerthotline, 740-0126, for more information.• In the past, local hotlines have to the best of their abilityprovided only a patchworkquilt of assistance.• Call our special hotline to voice your opinion.• The telephone hotline for remainingtickets is 071-793 1234.From Longman Business Dictionaryhotlinehot‧line /ˈhɒtlaɪnˈhɑːt-/ (also hot line) noun [countable]a special telephone line for people to ask for information, give their opinions about something etcAmerican Express operates a 24-hour hotline with Japanese-speaking operators and travel counselors in several cities.
