busy signal

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A sound indicating that a telephone line is already in use.

signalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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busy

Examples (10)

  • I tried to call her, but I just got a busy signal.
  • The phone line was constantly busy, so I kept getting a busy signal.
  • After several attempts, I finally heard a busy signal and hung up.
  • He couldn't get through because of a busy signal.
  • Whenever I dial that number, it's always a busy signal.
  • The automated system informed me that the line was experiencing a busy signal.
  • I'm getting a busy signal; I'll try again later.
  • It's frustrating when you hear a busy signal instead of the person you want to talk to.
  • The operator apologized for the inconvenience caused by the busy signal.
  • Is the line down, or am I just getting a busy signal?