hotline

English

noun
Definitions
  • A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.
  • A direct line between two people, especially one between head of heads of state to be used in an emergency.

Etymology

Compound from English hot (hot) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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