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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslinea diretta
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈli.ne.a diˈtrɛt.ta
"È stata attivata una linea diretta per segnalare eventuali irregolarità."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A direct telephone line set up for a specific purpose, especially for emergency use or for communication between heads of government.
"The two countries established a special hotline to prevent accidental military escalation." - 2
A telephone service providing rapid advice or support, typically operated by a government agency, organization, or charity.
"If you are experiencing severe distress, please call the mental health crisis hotline."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in the mid-20th century, specifically popularized during the Cold War following the establishment of the Washington-Moscow direct communications link in 1963. It combines 'hot' (denoting urgency or immediate readiness) with 'line' (referring to a telephone line or telecommunication channel), eventually broadening from diplomatic use to public and commercial crisis services.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hotline" is said worldwide
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ligne directe
Transliteration: liɲ diʁɛkt
"Le gouvernement a mis en place une ligne directe d'urgence."
Hotline
Transliteration: ˈhɔtˌlaɪ̯n
"Bei technischen Problemen erreichen Sie uns über unsere kostenlose Hotline."
linea diretta
Transliteration: ˈli.ne.a diˈtrɛt.ta
"È stata attivata una linea diretta per segnalare eventuali irregolarità."
línea directa
Transliteration: ˈli.ne.a diˈrek.ta
"El servicio de atención al cliente cuenta con una línea directa de asistencia."
linha direta
Transliteration: ˈli.ɲɐ diˈtɾe.tɐ
"A empresa criou uma linha direta para resolver reclamações rapidamente."
हेल्पलाइन
Transliteration: helplāin
"संकट के समय सहायता के लिए एक विशेष हेल्पलाइन उपलब्ध है।"
热线
Transliteration: rèxiàn
"政府设立了二十四小时心理咨询热线。"
핫라인
Transliteration: hatnain
"양국 정상은 위기 상황 방지를 위해 핫라인을 개설했습니다."
ホットライン
Transliteration: hottorain
"製品のトラブルに関する専用ホットラインにお電話ください。"
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