private railway line; dedicated phone line
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
private railway line (for industrial use)
technicalRefers to railway lines built and used exclusively by large factories or mining operations for transporting goods.
This coal mine built a ten-kilometer-long private railway line.
Goods are transported directly to the port via the factory's private railway line.
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This railway line is for internal use only and does not operate for the public.
noun
dedicated telephone line; hotline
formalRefers to special phone lines installed for government agencies, military units, or high-ranking officials that bypass standard switching systems.
The mayor's office has a dedicated phone line to ensure smooth communication.
This hotline is staffed around the clock.
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Important departments are all equipped with encrypted dedicated lines.
Please call the customer service hotline to inquire about related issues.