Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To connect (to a system or service) by telephone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To join or participate in (a conference call).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: call in
Antonyms: dial out
verb
To apprehend and align oneself (to an idea, circumstance, way of thinking, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
To reduce (something) to an appropriate level.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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verb
To achieve a perfect result in brewing coffee by manipulating grind size, water amount, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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History
dial + in, from tuning in to a radio frequency by changing the dial, or dialling a telephone number (originally on a rotary dial).
