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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A series of sharp buzzing tones heard over a telephone when the line dialed is already in use.

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  • noun US, telephony An audible signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection; an engaged tone

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