- busysignal
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busy signal
n.
A series of sharp buzzing tones heard over a telephone when the line dialed is already in use.
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Universalium. 2010.
busysignal
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Engaged — When you ring someone and they are already on the phone you will get the engaged tone. In other words, they will be engaged. You would say you get the busysignal or the line is busy … The American's guide to speaking British
