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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A TV or radio programme allowing members of the public to telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter.
2. 2
   a telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program wordnet
3. 3
   A telephone call of this kind.
4. 4
   A caller who makes such a call.

Adjective

1. 1
   In which members of the public telephone the studio and talk live to the presenter. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

dial-in

Etymology

Deverbal from call in.

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