hotline
noun
Also hot line a direct telecommunications link enabling immediate communication between heads of state in an international crisis.
hotlines
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pluralof hotline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Allianz Partners provides services like travel protection and 24//7 hotlines for other companies that sell to consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
On Tuesday, the company announced updates to Gemini designed to provide better access to mental-health support, including a “help is available” module that connects users directly to hotlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
American citizens were urged to check "the latest security updates" with nearby embassies and consulates, and given hotlines for if they need help leaving the region.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
As people have begun to print more and more whistles, they’ve also tacked on their own unique touches to the designs: messages of protest, information about immigrants’ rights hotlines, special filament colors.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2026
In October, California passed an AI safety law requiring chatbot operators to prevent suicide content, notify minors they’re chatting with machines and refer them to crisis hotlines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
