Help line meaning in English

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Definition

a help line: a telephone service which gives assistance or information idiom

Examples

  • "I recently phoned the customer services help line in order to cancel a skiing holiday."
  • "Automated message : Welcome to the Delavigne Corporation customer support helpline"
Exercise 1
It's time to pick out some fabulous terms!

First, let's find the word which shares a similar meaning with "old" or "aged".
I love talking to people: they have such great stories to tell.

Next, we're looking for a telephone service: a number you can call for assistance.
I called the Farty because my microwave exploded. (Two words).

It's time to pick out some fabulous terms!

First, let's find the word which shares a similar meaning with "old" or "aged".
I love talking to elderly 1 people: they have such great stories to tell.

Next, we're looking for a telephone service: a number you can call for assistance.
I called the Farty help line 2 because my microwave exploded. (Two words).
1 elderly: "Elderly" is the right answer here. If we describe someone as "elderly", we are politely saying that they are "old". Note that "the elderly" is a noun used to refer to old people as a group. Example: "I work with the elderly, because it makes me feel more attractive".
2 help line: "Help line" is the right answer. A "help line" is a telephone number you can call to receive aid or advice, for example about a product you have purchased. Example: "Welcome to the Alcoholics Anonymous help line. Are you thirsty?".

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