Definition von dial tone im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
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
The dial tone is the same as the dialling tone. A low, steady tone in a telephone receiver indicating that a number may be dialed. the sound you hear when you pick up the telephone that lets you know that you can make a call British Equivalent: dialling tone