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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).
The signal is applied to the local loop by the switching system for permanent signal treatment to alert an end user (subscriber) of an off-hook condition of the telephone set, i.e. that the telephone handset should be placed on-hook. Before playing the signal, a certain timeout has to elapse, and on some systems an intercept message is ...
Finding someone annoying doesn’t make them a narcissist. Perhaps it’s time we let people off the hook a little and show a bit more compassion instead of always being so vehemently judgemental.
"This is a recording. Please hang up. There appears to be a receiver off the hook. Please check your main telephone and extensions, then try your call again. Thank you." The message may be repeated, then followed by a loud, rasping off-hook tone intended to remain audible even if the handset is on the desktop instead of at the subscriber's ear ...
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A dial tone (dialling tone in the UK) is a telephony signal sent by a telephone exchange or private branch exchange (PBX) to a terminating device, such as a telephone, when an off-hook condition is detected. It indicates that the exchange is working and is ready to initiate a telephone call. The tone stops when the first dialed digit is recognized.
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To kill someone Literary: Rainbow Bridge Dead Euphemism Usually referring to the death of a pet, e.g. "Crossing the Rainbow Bridge." Reset character To die Euphemistic slang Refers to video games where "resetting one's character" involves deliberately killing them and letting them respawn or load from a save. Ride the pale horse [5] To die ...