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Dial - English meaning

ˈdaɪ.əl

Dial – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A face of a clock or watch that is marked to show units of time.

Usage examples:

The dial on your dive watch would send a geiger counter into cardiac arrest.
verb

Call (a phone number) by turning a dial or using a keypad or touchscreen.

Usage examples:

She dialled 999

Synonims:

TelephonePhonePhone upCallCall upPlace a call toMake a call toGive someone a callGet on the phone toGet someone on the phoneRingRing upGive someone a ringBuzzGive someone a buzz
verb

To operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone

Usage examples:

Dial someone/something direct can i dial this number direct, or do i have to go through the operato…
noun

The part of a machine or device that shows you a measurement of something such as speed or time

Usage examples:

Can you read what it says on the dial?, dial of/on the dial of/on his watch had a picture of mickey…
noun

A device on an instrument that you move in order to control it or make changes to it

Usage examples:

You turn this dial to find a different radio station.
noun

The disc with numbers on old-fashioned phones that you turn when you make a call

Dial translation into English

Dial: translate from English into Chinese

Translate dial into Chinese (Simplified)}
拨号, 表盘, 拨, 刻度盘

Dial: translate from English into Dutch

Translate dial into Dutch}
Bellen, Wijzerplaat, Draaien, Schijf, Zonnewijzer, Wijzerbord

Dial: translate from English into French

Translate dial into French}
Cadran, Composer un numéro, Bouton de réglage, Cardon, Tronche, Régler un bouton, Faire un numéro

Dial: translate from English into German

Translate dial into German}
Wählen, Zifferblatt, Scheibe, Wählscheibe, Uhr, Visage

Dial: translate from English into Hindi

Translate dial into Hindi}
डायल, मुख, घड़ी का मुख, अंकपट्ट, लकीर करना, नापना, मापना, मिलाना, फ़ोन करना

Dial: translate from English into Italian

Translate dial into Italian}
Comporre, Quadrante, Meridiana, Disco, Sintonizzarsi su, Chiamare al telefono

Dial: translate from English into Korean

Translate dial into Korean}
다이얼, 해시계, 낯, 파장에 맞추다, 다이얼을 돌리다, 다이얼로 계량하다, 다이얼로 표시하다

Dial: translate from English into Russian

Translate dial into Russian}
Набирать номер, Диск, Циферблат, Лимб, Настраивать, Измерять по шкале, Круговая шкала, Солнечные часы, Горный компас, Круглое лицо, Наборный диск телефона, Угломерный круг, Луна, Физиономия, Измерять по циферблату

Dial: translate from English into Spanish

Translate dial into Spanish}
Marcar, Esfera, Disco, Cuadrante, Selector, Reloj, Marcador, Tornar, Cara, Jeta, Parte

Word origin

Middle English (denoting a mariner's compass): from medieval Latin diale ‘clock dial’, based on Latin dies ‘day’.

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Dial synonims

buzz

bʌz

noun

A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.

Usage examples:

The buzz of the bees
verb

Make a low, continuous humming sound.

Usage examples:

Mosquitoes were buzzing all around us
verb

To make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound

Usage examples:

[ i ] something was buzzing around me as i tried to sleep., [ t ] all were expected to run, literal…
Buzz - all meanings in English

call

kɔːl

verb

Give (a baby or animal) a specified name.

Usage examples:

They called their daughter hannah
noun

A cry made as a summons or to attract someone's attention.

Usage examples:

A nearby fisherman heard their calls for help
verb

To give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name

Usage examples:

They've called the twins edward and thomas., what's that actor called that we saw in the film last …
Call - all meanings in English

call up

phrasal verb

Get or try to get into communication by telephone

phrasal verb

To telephone someone

Usage examples:

He used to call me up in the middle of the night ., i just wanted to call up and say "thanks.", he …
phrasal verb

To phone someone

Usage examples:

Six months later, he called me up and asked if i wanted to work on the project., airplane mechanics…
Call up - all meanings in English

give someone a buzz

idiom

To phone someone

Usage examples:

I'll give you a buzz next week.
Give someone a buzz - all meanings in English

give someone a ring

noun

A circular piece, esp. of jewelry worn on a finger

Usage examples:

A gold wedding ring, a key ring, a ring of people joined hands in the dance., a boxing ring, a one-…
verb

To call someone on the phone

Usage examples:

If he's out of the office, ring his mobile., i rang a few stockbrokers to see what they would recom…
Give someone a ring - all meanings in English

phone

noun

A telephone.

Usage examples:

A few seconds later the phone rang
verb

Contact someone by phone.

Usage examples:

He phoned her at work
noun

A speech sound; the smallest discrete segment of sound in a stream of speech.

Usage examples:

It has been shown that enlarging the phone set and using more alternative symbols to represent part…
Phone - all meanings in English

ring

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring
verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police
noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door
Ring - all meanings in English

telephone

noun

A system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, by converting acoustic vibrations to electrical signals.

Usage examples:

A telephone call
verb

Contact (someone) using the telephone.

Usage examples:

He telephoned his wife at 9.30
verb

Electronic equipment that transmits sound over distances

Telephone - all meanings in English

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