The phrase
"dial tone" refers to the sound you hear on a telephone when you pick up the receiver. It indicates that the telephone is ready for you to dial a number.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«dial»
«tone»
Sentences with «dial tone»
- The commissioners late last month unanimously endorsed new rules that would allow telephone companies to enter the video market by offering «video dial tone» service. (edweek.org)
- The trailer is titled Dial Tone and it features new weapons that will be of use. (fraghero.com)
- SCORM is an old standard, as our comparison with dial tones suggests. (elearningindustry.com)
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