Meaning of the word "dial tone" in English
What does "dial tone" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dial tone
US /ˈdaɪəl ˌtoʊn/
UK /ˈdaɪəl ˌtəʊn/
Noun
a continuous sound heard on a telephone when you pick it up, indicating that you can dial a number
Example:
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I picked up the phone, but there was no dial tone.
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You need to wait for the dial tone before you can make a call.
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