switchhook

ˈswɪtʃˌhʊk
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Translation of switchhook into German

Noun

telephone device

TECH.US
device in a phone that detects if handset is up or down
TECH.US
Gabelumschalter Gabelschalter
  • The switchhook ends the call when the handset is placed down.Der Gabelumschalter beendet das Gespräch, wenn der Hörer aufgelegt wird.
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  • switchhook: device in a phone that detects if handset is up or down
    (telephone device) Gabelumschalter

Synonyms and analogies of switchhook in English

n.hook switchplungerMore synonyms

Examples of switchhook in a sentence

  • The switchhook clicked, ending the conversation abruptly.

Translations of "switchhook" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Gabelumschaltern.

She held the phone, her finger resting on the switchhook.

Sie hielt das Telefon, ihr Finger ruhte auf dem Gabelumschalter.

The switchhook clicked sharply, signaling that the call was over.

Der Gabelumschalter klickte laut und zeigte damit das Ende des Anrufs an.

He was frustrated because the switchhook would not engage properly.

Er war frustriert, weil der Gabelumschalter sich nicht richtig einlegen ließ.

I quickly pressed the switchhook to hang up the phone.

Ich drückte schnell auf den Gabelumschalter, um das Telefon aufzulegen.

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switchhook: Examples and translations in context

A faulty switchhook can lead to unexpected disconnections during conversations.

Ein defekter Gabelumschalter kann während eines Gesprächs zu unerwarteten Unterbrechungen führen.

He regretted his words, but the switchhook had already ended the call.

Er bereute seine Worte, aber der Gabelumschalter hatte das Gespräch bereits beendet.

Ensure the switchhook is functioning before making any important calls.

Stelle sicher, dass der Gabelumschalter funktioniert, bevor du wichtige Anrufe tätigst.

With a broken switchhook, the phone would not connect to the network.

Mit einem kaputten Gabelumschalter würde sich das Telefon nicht mit dem Netzwerk verbinden.

She gently lifted the handset and heard the switchhook engage.

Sie hob den Hörer vorsichtig an und hörte, wie der Gabelumschalter einrastete.

The switchhook malfunctioned, leaving the line open longer than necessary.

Der Gabelumschalter funktionierte nicht richtig, wodurch die Leitung länger als nötig offen blieb.

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