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anklopfen (v.i.)
   to knock; signal (with tone, tel.); sound out, inquire (about sth)
das Anklopfen
   call-waiting (tel.)

Das Anklopfen ist nicht in jedem Tarif enthalten.
Call-waiting is not part of every (telephone) rate plan.
Beim Anklopfen hört der Anrufer ein Freizeichen und Sie einen Signalton während Sie telefonieren.
With call-waiting the caller hears a ringtone and you hear a beep during your call.

Related Words:
anpochen to bang / knock on (the door)
bei jdm um etw anklopfen to sound sb out about sth; tap sb about sth

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