dial
IPA: dˈaɪʌɫ
noun
- A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
- A clock face.
- A sundial.
- A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
- A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.
- (UK, Australia, slang) A person's face.
- A miner's compass.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive) To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
- (transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
- (intransitive) To use a dial or a telephone.
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Examples of "dial" in Sentences
- She carefully dialed the phone number, hoping her friend would answer
- The locksmith had to dial the correct combination in order to unlock the safe
- I had to dial down the volume on the radio because it was too loud
- The doctor instructed me to dial 911 immediately if I experienced any chest pain
- Please dial the number slowly and make sure you press the right buttons
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