Examples of 'off-hook' in a sentence

Meaning of "off-hook"

off-hook (noun): A noun describing the condition of a telephone receiver when a call is in progress. It is used in telecommunications to indicate that the phone is in use

How to use "off-hook" in a sentence

Basic
Advanced
off-hook
It is still possible to go off-hook during this condition.
Receiving updates may be conveniently provided in devices capable of off-hook reception.
Press the off-hook button to answer the incoming call.
Check for compliance during the first two seconds after going off-hook.
Press the off-hook key to dial out the selected number.
The interlock action must inhibit the speaker when the handset is off-hook.
Any handset off-hook therefore tied up the line for everyone.
The message is then followed by a fast busy signal instead of the off-hook tone.
The modem goes off-hook for the duration of the data transfer.
Line current with a very low forward voltage drop when the telephone is off-hook.
A call operation using the off-hook key will be described below.
The phone is connected to a line circuit in a port board which detects the off-hook condition.
Then the handset goes off-hook and dial out the stored numbers.
If the other handset answers the call by pressing the off-hook button you can talk.
However, the off-hook state may be detected by comparing the detected voltage with a threshold level.

See also

It provides a dry NC contact when the unit is off-hook.
The MICC goes off-hook and dials an access code.
Answer is defined as the time at which the COSU goes off-hook.
Press the off-hook button You will hear the dial tone.
This ringing signal does also include a DC component during off-hook.
The SecurAccess Compact will automatically go off-hook after a pre programmed number of rings.
The MICC interrupts the telemetry call if an end user goes off-hook.
The second solution consists in detecting the off-hook signal DT which initializes the authentication process.
The switch cuts through to the end users line and returns Off-Hook to the COSU.
Press the Off-hook key and select number from the Call.
Slide switch to TALK to go off-hook connect.
The line current in off-hook mode thus comprises a DC component and an AC component.
Press TALK key to make handset goes off-hook.
Press LNR / Pause immediately after off-hook to redial the previous number dialed.
The switch HS is closed when the subset TSS is off-hook.
After the switch returns Off-Hook to the COSU, data is exchanged between ESP and CPE.
The COSU initiates a UTT connection to the switch by going Off-Hook.
The MICC detects the end user off-hook and informs the COSU vía a changed signal level.
The telemetry call to the COSU is initiated by the MICC going off-hook.
The off-hook that closes bars.
The telemetry feature returns Off-Hook to the COSU.
For this application, the switch initiates a UTT connection to the COSU by going Off-Hook.
In off-hook status for intercom.
The TIU / COSU is still responsible for call termination when the end user goes Off-Hook.
To put your phone off-hook for on-hook dialling.
The call is Call Waited if the CPE is Off-Hook.
Press the off-hook key to start the call.
The switch also sends an Off-Hook.
Off-hook beeping dialing.
When the telephone is off-hook.
Off-hook signaling state.
The port is not connected to a telephone line, or in off-hook status.
Off-hook signalling state.
Means for detecting the off-hook condition of said telephone set ;.
A hotline can also be called an automatic signaling, ringdown, or off-hook service.

Search by letter in the English dictionary