land line
Noun: A physical, fixed telecommunications connection that uses cables, such as copper wire or fiber optic lines, or terrestrial microwave links, as opposed to wireless or cellular technology. It is typically used for voice calls and, historically, dial-up internet access.
A "land line" refers to a traditional, stationary telephone connection installed in a specific location, like a home or office. It is characterized by its reliability and independence from cellular network coverage or battery power.
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- My grandmother still prefers to use her land line because the call quality is so clear.
- During the storm, the cell towers were down, but our land line was still working.
- The business listing includes both a mobile number and a land line.
- "to have/get a land line installed": to arrange for the physical setup of a fixed telephone line at a premises.
- We need to have a land line installed at the new house for the security system.
- Landline (noun): An alternative, often single-word, spelling with the same meaning.
- Please contact me on my landline at the office.
- Fixed line: A direct synonym emphasizing the non-mobile, permanent nature of the connection.
- Home phone: A common informal term, especially when referring to a land line in a residence.
- Wired phone: Emphasizes the physical cable connection.
- Mobile phone: A portable, wireless telephone.
- Cell phone: Another term for a mobile phone.
- Cellular line: A connection via a cellular network.
The term "land line" is often used in contrast to "mobile" or "cell" phone. Its usage has declined with the proliferation of mobile phones but remains relevant in contexts discussing communication infrastructure, reliability, or specific services like fax machines and security systems that may require a fixed line.
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a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits
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a land line can be wire or fiber optics or microwave
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