dialling tone

A form of dial tone — A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

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Meanings

noundialling tone (plural dialling tones)

plural dialling tones

  1. UKalternativeAlternative form of dial tone.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
dial tone
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APA

dialling tone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dialling%20tone

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“dialling tone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dialling%20tone. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dialling tone,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dialling%20tone.

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