Dial
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəl/
Dial (noun)
- A round part of a machine or device with numbers or symbols that shows information.
- The part of a phone where you enter numbers to make a call.
Examples
- The clock's dial was easy to read.
- She glanced at the dial to check the time.
Common collocations: clock dial, watch dial, dial reading, phone dial, rotary dial
Dial (verb)
- To enter numbers on a phone to call someone.
- To turn a knob or control to change a setting on a device.
Examples
- She dialed the number quickly.
- He forgot to dial the area code.