Off-hook — In telephony, the term off hook has the following meanings: The condition that exists when a telephone or other user instrument is in use, i.e., during dialing or communicating. Note: off hook originally referred to the condition that prevailed… … Wikipedia
Off-hook tone — The off hook tone (also receiver off hook tone or off hook warning) is a telephony signal used to alert a user that the telephone has been left off hook for an extended period, effectively disabling the telephone line. See permanent signal.… … Wikipedia
off-hook signaling — 1. With regard to line signaling, the condition indicating that a station is being used (line loop closed). 2. With regard to trunk signaling, off hook signaling in the forward direction exists after seizure of the trunk by the switching… … IT glossary of terms, acronyms and abbreviations
off hook button — This is the button on a real telephone that is depressed when you put down the received. It signals the phone company that your phone is off hook, and ready to receive calls … Dictionary of telecommunications
off hook — busy, in use, connected, not hung up … English contemporary dictionary
off-hook — 1. In telephone operations, the condition existing when the receiver or handset is removed from its switch. 2. One of the two possible signaling states such as tone or no tone, ground connection or battery connection. 3. The active state … IT glossary of terms, acronyms and abbreviations
Hook flash — (sometimes labeled flash ) is a button on a telephone that simulates quickly hanging up then picking up again (a quick off hook/on hook/off hook cycle). This action can signal the telephone exchange to do something. A common use of hook flash is… … Wikipedia
Off the hook — Hook Hook (h[oo^]k; 277), n. [OE. hok, AS. h[=o]c; cf. D. haak, G. hake, haken, OHG. h[=a]ko, h[=a]go, h[=a]ggo, Icel. haki, Sw. hake, Dan. hage. Cf. {Arquebuse}, {Hagbut}, {Hake}, {Hatch} a half door, {Heckle}.] 1. A piece of metal, or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Off the hooks — Hook Hook (h[oo^]k; 277), n. [OE. hok, AS. h[=o]c; cf. D. haak, G. hake, haken, OHG. h[=a]ko, h[=a]go, h[=a]ggo, Icel. haki, Sw. hake, Dan. hage. Cf. {Arquebuse}, {Hagbut}, {Hake}, {Hatch} a half door, {Heckle}.] 1. A piece of metal, or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hook — (h[oo^]k; 277), n. [OE. hok, AS. h[=o]c; cf. D. haak, G. hake, haken, OHG. h[=a]ko, h[=a]go, h[=a]ggo, Icel. haki, Sw. hake, Dan. hage. Cf. {Arquebuse}, {Hagbut}, {Hake}, {Hatch} a half door, {Heckle}.] 1. A piece of metal, or other hard material … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
