action line

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of action line¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this story, details of help and advice are available on the BBC Action Line website.

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If you have been affected by any issues in this story you can contact the BBC Action Line for help and advice.

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If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article you can find details of support on the BBC Action Line.

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If you've been affected by any of the issues in this story, you can find support via BBC Action Line.

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If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, help and support is available over on the BBC Action Line.

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