dial

noun
UK: /ˈdaɪəl/
US: /ˈdaɪəl/

  1. A round part of a machine or device that shows a measurement or setting.

    1. I looked at the dial and saw it was set to zero. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer checked the dial to ensure the pressure was within safe limits. [ ] [ ]

  2. The face of a clock or watch showing the hours and minutes.

    1. The clock's dial was easy to read from across the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. She glanced at the dial of her watch, realizing she was late for the meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

face display meter phone call
dial verb

  1. To select a phone number by pressing the buttons or turning a dial on a phone.

    1. Please dial 911 in case of an emergency situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to dial her number, but the line was constantly busy during the storm. [ ] [ ]

  2. To turn a dial to select a channel, frequency, or setting on a device.

    1. Dial the radio to your favorite station to hear some music. [ ] [ ]
    2. I carefully dial the oven to the precise temperature needed for the cake recipe. [ ] [ ]
dial transitive-verb

  1. To turn the dial of a device.

    1. Please dial slowly to the correct extension number. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you dial me back later, I am currently in a meeting right now? [ ] [ ]
dial intransitive-verb

  1. To make a telephone call.

    1. She decided to dial again, hoping he would finally answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you have any problems, dial customer service for immediate assistance always. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dial" in English means: A round part of a machine or device that shows a measurement or setting., The face of a clock or watch showing the hours and minutes..

The phonetic transcription of "dial" is /ˈdaɪəl/ in British English and /ˈdaɪəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dial": face, display, meter, phone, call.

Example usage of "dial": "I looked at the dial and saw it was set to zero.". More examples on the page.