action line

American  

noun

1. a telephone line maintained by a newspaper, television station, or other medium to provide the public a ready means of expressing complaints or obtaining information about matters of vital interest.

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Etymology

Origin of action line

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

If you have been affected by issues in this story, you can contact the BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, a list of organisations that can provide help and support is available via BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you have been affected by issues surrounding bereavement, information is available via BBC Action Line, including contact details of organisations that can help.

From BBC

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by issues in the story, please visit BBC Action Line to find information on organisations that can help.

From BBC

I literally wrote it into the action line of the script.

From Los Angeles Times