It refers to a landline. The connection was broken because the telephone line was cut or unplugged, perhaps, not because the other person hung up. You are reading Ian Rankin, I see. :)
5 maja 2015
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We say a phone "goes dead" or "dies" when its battery runs out.
1. I had to call him back later because my phone died while we were talking.
2. I will have to call you back in an hour because my phone is about to die.
3. The iPhone's battery dies so quickly!
5 maja 2015
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Juliana
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