English Explanatory Dictionary

helpline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛlpˌlaɪn/

Word forms

helpline helplines

Etymology

From help + line.

Related words

emergency service help desk hotline crisis hotline teleassistance telecounseling
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