Suchen
to dial
01
wählen, nummer wählen
to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call
Transitive: to dial a phone number
Example
She dialed her friend 's number to invite them to the party.
He quickly dialed 911 when he witnessed an emergency.
I 'll dial the customer service hotline to inquire about my order.
02
wählen, einstellen
to turn or adjust a device in order to control or select a setting or function
Transitive: to dial a device or setting
Example
The technician dialed the machine 's settings to adjust its speed.
She dialed the radio to find her favorite station.
He dialed the volume on the speaker to make the music louder.
Dial
01
Ziffernblatt, Zifferblatt
the face of a clock or a watch that has numbers on it to show the time
02
Wahlteller, Scheibe
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
03
Wähler, Regler
a round control used to adjust settings such as temperature, volume, or fan speed
What is a "dial"?
A dial is a round control used to adjust settings such as temperature, volume, or speed. It operates by turning the dial to increase or decrease the desired setting. Dials are commonly found on various devices and appliances, including radios, ovens, vehicles, and thermostats. They offer a simple way to adjust settings and are designed for easy operation.
Example
They installed a new dial for the car 's climate control system.
She turned the dial to increase the temperature in the car.
The dial for the headlights allowed him to switch between high and low beams.
04
Regler, Wahlknopf
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
Beispiel
She dialed her friend's number to invite them to the party.
He quickly dialed 911 when he witnessed an emergency.
I'll dial the customer service hotline to inquire about my order.
I'll dial your number and let you know once I reach the venue.
In the past, people had to manually dial the numbers on rotary phones.
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