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Vocabulary Entry
dial
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device for controlling or indicating something, typically found on a machine.
Example Sentences
"The car's speedometer has a dial that shows how fast you are going."
"She turned the dial on the oven to set the temperature."
"He checked the dial to see how much pressure was left in the tire."
V
verb
To make a phone call by inputting a number on a telephone or device.
Example Sentences
"I need to dial your number to confirm our dinner plans."
"She dialed 9-1-1 after seeing the fire."
"He forgot to dial the area code before making the call."