hotline
Americannoun
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Also hot line a direct telecommunications link enabling immediate communication between heads of state in an international crisis.
the hotline between Washington and Moscow.
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Also hot line a telephone service enabling people to talk confidentially with someone about a personal problem or crisis.
The protective services system is anchored by a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency hotline.
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Also hot line a telephone line providing customers or clients with direct access to a company or professional service.
If you need assistance, feel free to chat with us through our online auto parts website or give our hotline a call.
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Chiefly Canadian. a radio program to which listeners can phone in comments or questions.
The radio hotline features advice and insight from a range of bank spokespeople during tax season.
adjective
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a direct telephone, teletype, or other communications link between heads of government, for emergency use
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any such direct line kept for urgent use
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Example Sentences
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Glenn also urged people to report concerns about employees or contractors to the county’s ethics hotline.
From Los Angeles Times
Kyndryl also lacked adequate controls for internal investigation and escalation of complaints made through its internal reporting hotline.
From Barron's
The company’s remediation plan includes updated training on disclosure controls, improved policies and procedures for information sharing, expanded responsibilities for the company’s Disclosure Committee, and an enhanced reporting hotline.
From Barron's
Kyndryl also lacked adequate controls for internal investigation and escalation of complaints made through its internal reporting hotline.
From Barron's
The company’s remediation plan includes updated training on disclosure controls, improved policies and procedures for information sharing, expanded responsibilities for the company’s Disclosure Committee, and an enhanced reporting hotline.
From Barron's
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