live chat

American

[lahyv chat] / ˈlaɪv ˈtʃæt /

noun

Digital Technology. real-time conversation over the internet between users by means of text, audio, or video, often specifically between a customer and a service representative or within a chat room.

Example Sentences

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Support is provided through an email and ticket-based system, with no live chat currently available.

From Salon

It does not offer 24/7 live chat support, which may be frustrating for users who require it.

From Salon

The live chat network, which includes 350,000 financial professionals in 184 countries, would also be hard to re-create, as well as the terminal’s data security, reliability and robust support system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Follow our live chat as Times columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp break down the big winners, best performances, most memorable moments and more from the 2026 Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times

He is heard saying that he "couldn't check the live chat" and asked the followers to "chat amongst" themselves.

From BBC

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