action line

noun

1. a telephone line maintained by a newspaper, television station, or other medium to provide the public a ready means of expressing complaints or obtaining information about matters of vital interest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of action line¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by cancer, visit BBC Action Line for information on where you can access support.

From BBC

If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line.

From BBC