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call waiting
noun
- a telephone service feature whereby a person engaged in a telephone call is notified by a tone that a second call is being made to the same number, and is able to talk to either party while keeping the other on hold.
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Example Sentences
"Unfortunately I have a sick call waiting me," he said, gathering up his gown and slowly rising.
From Project Gutenberg
What made you apologize for keeping a telephone call waiting while you went out and saved a perfectly good life?
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