Pronunciation
/dɪˈeɪl/
Definitions
Noun
- A device with numbers, letters, or symbols on its face that is used to make a telephone call by selecting a specific number.
- A part of a telephone or other communication system where you input numbers or settings.
- (informal) The process of adjusting or setting something, especially a clock or radio.
Verb
- To set (a clock or other device) using the numbers or controls on a dial.
- To operate or manipulate the dial of a device to access or select options.
- To choose or indicate a particular setting or option using a dial.
Phrases
- “Set the clock’s dial” to adjust the time.
- “Turn the dial to channel 5” when changing TV channels.
- “Dialing a number” to make a phone call.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “He adjusted the volume control on his radio by turning the dial.”
- Verb: “She dialed her friend’s number and pressed the call button.”
- Dial as a process: “The old-fashioned phone required you to physically dial each digit.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Unset
- Reset
- Misalign