Standard Lemma 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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adj
Of a system or service: accepting incoming connections over a telephone line.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Of a radio or television program: synonym of call-in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Of a computer, set up to accept incoming modem calls.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences
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adj
Dial-up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, proscribed
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
The act of connecting to a system or service by means of a telecommunication network.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A driver's estimate of the time required to reach and cross the finish line, used to determine the head start for each vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: drag racing
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History
Deverbal from dial in.
