helpline

== English == === Etymology === From help +‎ line. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɛlpˌlaɪn/ === Noun === helpline (plural helplines) (telecommunications) A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service. Hyponym: careline ==== Translations ==== === See also ===