dial tone

Noun

 * 1) A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.

Synonyms

 * dialling tone (UK)

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Dutch:
 * Finnish: valintaääni, vapaaääni
 * French:
 * German:
 * Hebrew: צליל חיוג
 * Spanish: tono de marcar
 * Swedish: