Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telephone-line
Noun
/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn laɪn/

Definition
A telephone line is a physical connection that carries telephone signals between a subscriber’s premises and the local exchange or central office.

Examples
- The telephone-line connection was disrupted during the storm.
- He installed a new telephone-line to improve his internet connectivity.

Meaning
It refers to the system used for transmitting voice or data over a distance using telecommunication technology.

Synonyms
- phone line
- telecommunication line
- communication line