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hotline

/ˈhɑˌtlaɪn/ /ˈhɒˌtlaɪn/

Meanings
noun
A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.

Examples :

"If you are feeling stressed, call the mental health hotline for immediate support. "
communication service technology aid organization

Related Words

Illustration emergency

emergency noun

/ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/

A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

"Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately."

Illustration assistance

assistance noun

/əˈsɪs.təns/

Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

"The student received assistance from the teacher with her math homework. "

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration telephone

telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Illustration peaceful

peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

Illustration directly

directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

Illustration communicate

communicate verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the new assignment to the students. "

Illustration stressed

stressed verb

/stɹɛst/

To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.

"The weightlifter stressed the barbell, trying to lift it higher. "

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immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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staffed verb

/stæft/ /stɑft/

To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.

"The community center is staffed with volunteers every Saturday. "