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Meaning of hardline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hardline

Pronunciation:/ˈhɑː(ɹ)dlaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.

  2. A retail product collection which includes many non-information goods, such as home appliances, housewares, and sporting goods, in addition to the DIY hardware which is the focus of the first definition, above.

  3. A physical wire or cable connection; landline

adjective

Definitions

  1. Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs

    Example: Smith's hardline approach to drugs gained him the support of many local citizens.

  2. Belonging to a hardline

    Example: hardline product