(a) the service given in answering telephone calls; (b) (also more fully telephone answering service) an agency that receives and answers…

Originally and chiefly U.S. A telephone service which provides information such as telephone numbers, the time, etc., often free of charge. Cf. infor…

a telephone service giving the correct time in words (cf. talking clock n. at talking, adj. compounds).

= speaking clock n. at speaking, adj. compounds; cf. TIM, n.2

The dialling code formerly used to obtain the telephone service giving the correct time in words; (hence) this telephone service itself.

(a) a bus equipped with telephones (rare); (b) a bus that can be summoned by telephone; a service offering this.

the system whereby telephone users can make long-distance calls without the assistance of an operator, by dialling the relevant exchange's code…

In early use chiefly in form Freefone. A facility whereby the charge for telephone calls made to a business or other organization (usually for…

a direct telephone line set up for a specific purpose; (also) a dedicated telephone line for the public to use in order to make rapid commercial…

Wide Area Telephone Service.

a telephone service whereby a person making or receiving a call is alerted to another incoming call on the same line, typically also allowing the…

Chiefly British. Usually in form Nightline. A telephone helpline available at night, esp. for university or college students (frequently as the name…

A facility enabling members of the public to telephone a service or organization for help or advice; a telephone helpline. Chiefly attributive.

a telephone service which specializes in providing information, advice, and help with specific problems; cf. help-line n. at help, n. additions.

a telephone service which specializes in providing information, advice, and help with problems (of a particular kind).

As the final element in words denoting telephone services which provide entertainment, counselling, information, etc. of the kind indicated by the…

A cellular radio network used mainly for communication by mobile phone. Occasionally also: a cell phone, a mobile phone.

a telephone or electronic messaging service which enables subscribers to exchange casual conversation, either individually or by means of a…

A proprietary name for a cellular radio service operating in the United Kingdom; a telephone handset which operates under this system.

Chiefly British. A telecommunications system which allows specially designed cordless telephones to make outgoing calls from any location that is…

A telephone service which enables international calls to be made at cheaper rates than those charged in the country from which one is calling, by…