Definition of "hotline" []

• The telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance; its telephone number (noun)
• A direct line between two people, especially one between heads of state to be used in an emergency (noun)
• To communicate telephonically over a hotline. (verb)

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• "The turkey hotline is staffed with turkey-cooking experts who can help you on everything from brining time to roasting temperature."
• "The Crisco Pie hotline is designed to help you out with pie crust and pie making."
• "Every specialist who answers calls to the Poison Control Center emergency hotline is specially trained and certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers."