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- DictionaryDi·al/ˈdī(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a face of a clock, watch, or sundial that is marked to show units of time.
verb
- 1. call (a phone number) by turning a disk with numbered holes or using a keypad or touchscreen: "he dialed 911"
1. : the face of a sundial. 2. obsolete : timepiece. 3. : the graduated face of a timepiece. 4. a. : a face upon which some measurement is registered usually by means of graduations and a pointer. the thermometer dial reads 70°F. b. : a device that may be operated to make electrical connections or to regulate the operation of a machine.
to obtain, reach, or contact by telephone: Now's your chance to dial up Chicago and do some business. to access a computer, the internet, or another network by dialing a telephone number. to increase the level of; intensify: I used cayenne, garlic, oregano, thyme, and pepper to dial up the flavor.
to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone: If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct. Dial 9 for an outside line.
to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone: If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct. Dial 9 for an outside line.
A dial is a circle that has a series of numbers or marks representing numbers, like the dial of a clock face, a compass, or an old-fashioned telephone. If you have a watch that glows in the dark, it's the dial you can see even in a dark movie theater.
Jun 14, 2024 · dial (third-person singular simple present dials, present participle (US) dialing or dialling, simple past and past participle (US) dialed or dialled) To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
noun. /ˈdaɪəl/ the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc. an alarm clock with a luminous dial. Check the tyre pressure on the dial. Set the dial for the number of copies required.
1. A dial is the part of a machine or instrument such as a clock or watch which shows you the time or a measurement that has been recorded. [...] 2. A dial is a control on a device or piece of equipment which you can move in order to adjust the setting, for example, to select or change the frequency on a radio or the temperature of a heater. [...]
dial meaning: 1. the round part of a clock, watch, or machine that shows you the time or other measurement 2. a…. Learn more.
to enter or input (a number) on a telephone, as by means of a touchscreen, push buttons, or a rotary dial: I dialed your work number by mistake. to make a telephone call to: You can dial the Telehealth hotline for advice from a nurse.
