American English pronunciation
How to pronounce dials
IPA transcription: ['daɪəlz]
Pronunciation variants: ['daɪəlz]['daɪlz]
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Noun
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the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
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the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
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the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
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a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
Verb
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operate a dial to select a telephone number
“You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial”
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choose by means of a dial
“dial a telephone number”
Usage examples
- Most Ericofons had mechanical rotary dials, typical of all phones made in the era.
- Among his many passions was one for sundials.
- Obelisk dials are made up of three parts.
- Australian brands include Cottee's, Bickford's, P and N Beverages and Golden Circle cordials.
- This is the time as indicated by modern sundials.
- She dials the phone and waits.
- He frequented and performed at the Seven Dials Jazz Club in London.