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Note: if on-hook pertains to one state, off-hook pertains to the other. The idle state, i.e., an open loop of a subscriber line or PBX user loop. An operating state of a telecommunication circuit in which transmission is disabled and a high impedance , or "open circuit ", is presented to the link by the end instrument (s).
Originally, "cut bait" referred to cutting up bait fish into small portions suitable for a hook or net. In more modern times, bait is often prepackaged, and cutting bait is uncommon outside of the commercial fishing industry. Therefore, the meaning of "cut bait" is sometimes taken to mean cutting one's fishing line, and giving up on the fishing.
Frequently, fish caught on barbless hooks can be released without being removed from the water, and the hook(s) effortlessly slipped out with a single flick of the pliers or leader. Barbless hooks can be purchased from several major manufacturers or can be created from a standard hook by crushing the barb(s) flat with needle-nosed pliers.
Pick up phone handset (causing the line to be off-hook). Hear a dial tone. Dial the first number and greet the first party. Press the hook flash button (or quickly tap the on-hook sensor on the phone). Hear a stutter dial tone (a series of beeps followed by another dial tone). Dial the second number and greet the second party.
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an off spin delivery which, for a right-arm bowler and a right-handed batter, will turn from the off side to the leg side (usually into the batter). [1] Off cutter A cutter which, for a right-handed batter, turns from the off side to the leg side. The pace bowling equivalent of an off break. [1] Off side
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The service is not free and is charged whether or not the calling party can reach the person on the other end (as the phone just might be off the hook for privacy reasons or the line could be busy carrying a modem call). For this reason, it is usually only used in cases of emergencies as noted above.