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    On a telephone, what is the name of the button that terminates the call and/or renews dial tone?

    Question #107075. Asked by zbeckabee. (Jul 13 09 3:29 PM)


    gonnzo

    		Switch hook or hook switch...ergo "on the hook."

    http://www.answers.com/topic/switch-hook

    Jul 13 09, 4:50 PM

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