dial Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: D AY1 AH0 L
What Does Dial Mean?
As a noun, dial means A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed). It can also mean A clock face. As a verb, it means To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
Dial Definition (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.
- A person's face.
- A miner's compass.
Dial as a Verb
- To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
President Trump has recently dialled down the rhetoric.
- To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
In an emergency dial 999.
- To use a dial or a telephone.
Please be careful when dialling.
Synonyms of Dial
Dial synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dial
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dial in a Sentence
President Trump has recently dialled down the rhetoric.
In an emergency dial 999.
Please be careful when dialling.