telephone line which travels through either metal wire or optical fibre, as distinguished from a mobile cellular line, where signals are sent and received via radio waves
landline
one thing which can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice
option
one thing which can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice
to avoid
to stop (a person) from speaking for a short period by something you say or do, or to stop something from happening for a short period
to interrupt
covered wire which connects electrical equipment to an electrical supply or other equipment
cord
to listen to someone’s private conversation without them knowing
eavesdrop
to operate a telephone or make a telephone call to (someone) by pressing a particular series of numbered buttons, or moving a numbered disc, on the telephone
dial
were not able to control or stop something
couldn't help doing something
