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to dial
01
to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call
02
choose by means of a dial
Dial
01
the face of a clock or a watch that has numbers on it to show the time
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a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
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a round control used to adjust settings such as temperature, volume, or fan speed
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the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
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.
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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