Helpline

//ˈhɛlpˌlaɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.

Example

More examples

"Contact the appropriate customer service helpline if the device does not operate properly."

Etymology

From help + line.

Related phrases

customer service

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