Noun
/ˈtɛn ˈpɑːrti laɪn/
A "ten-party line" refers to a telephone communication system where multiple parties (up to ten) can use the same phone line simultaneously or have access to a shared line. This term was more common in the early days of telephony when lines were often shared among several users. The usage of "ten-party line" can imply a crowded or busy communication scenario, often leading to interruptions or difficulties in coordinating communication.
The term is less common in contemporary speech and writing due to the evolution of telecommunications; hence, its frequency of use is relatively low. It may be used more in written contexts, particularly in discussions about historical phone systems or in telecommunications literature.
В начале 20 века семьи часто вынуждены были делить десятистороннюю линию с соседями, что усложняло частные разговоры.
With a ten-party line, anyone could pick up the phone and listen in on conversations, leading to a lack of privacy.
На десятисторонней линии любой мог поднять трубку и подслушать разговоры, что приводило к потере приватности.
The joy of connecting with friends over a ten-party line quickly turned into frustration when everyone started talking at once.
While "ten-party line" itself is not a common idiomatic expression in modern English, it does highlight the concept of shared communication systems in various contexts, particularly regarding crowded or noisy situations.
«Слишком много поваров портят бульон, особенно на десятисторонней линии.»
"It was a game of telephone on that ten-party line; everyone misunderstood the message."
«Это была игра в телефон на десятисторонней линии; все неправильно поняли сообщение.»
"We had to yell to be heard over the chatter on the ten-party line."
«Нам пришлось кричать, чтобы нас услышали над болтовней на десятисторонней линии.»
"The confusion on the ten-party line made it clear that communication needs fewer parties."
«Недоразумение на десятисторонней линии показало, что для общения нужно меньше участников.»
"Decisions were hard to make on the ten-party line; too many opinions cluttered the conversation."
The term "ten-party line" is derived from the combination of "ten," indicating the number of parties sharing the line, and "party," which in this context refers to users of the telephone line. The concept emerged with the development of telephone services in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when multiple users would share a single phone line due to limited resources.