English Dictionary

dial tone

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

電話回線の状態が正常で、受話器が上がった後に通話を開始する準備が整ったことを知らせる信号音。 / 電話交換機が動作中で、電話を受け付ける準備が完了している状態を示す音。

I lifted the receiver and heard the familiar dial tone before dialing the number.

受話器を上げると、番号をかける前に聞き慣れた発信音が聞こえた。

意味（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.

dial tones （ plural ）