Synonym: call, ring, tune in. Similar words: medial, dialog, dialect, cordial, remedial, dialogue, diaper, india. Meaning: ['daɪəl] 
n. 1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours 2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning 3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments 4. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. v. 1. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial.
n. 1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours 2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning 3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments 4. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. v. 1. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial. 
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121. How involved am I in the everyday life of speed dial No. 4?
122. He checked the little luminous dial on his alarm clock: ten past three.
123. Cyril reached down to flick on the radio, but no sound came out, although the dial went on.
124. A column, with a dial facing each street, was removed c.1774.
125. A powerful UV/Vis monochromator based detector allows wavelength selection by the turn of a dial and allows very low detection limits.
126. He lifted it carefully and got no dial tone then saw the plungers were taped down.
127. She is like a mechanical musical doll that will perform a ponderous dance when some one turns the dial.
128. Some children carry cell phones that are programmed to dial only three numbers-home,[www.Sentencedict.com] school and office.
129. You should be able to feel the dial tone burr. 2.
130. Each telephone instrument had its own dial and from it can be dialled other extensions as well as outside calls.
131. They claim that the dial up approach cuts the cost of two-way motion video by up to 90 percent.
132. You will need to adjust the tension dial to accommodate the rather thicker yarn you are using. 3.
133. Try altering the setting on the thermostat dial; if nothing changes the thermostat is probably faulty.
134. There the armed man left the car, taking Marita with him and Mr Loren was able to dial 999.
135. It is a good idea to jot the points down on paper before you dial the number.
136. I still remember the simple, sturdy dial telephones we used to use.
137. All have colour televisions, direct dial telephones and tea and coffee making facilities.
138. When he tried to call again, he could no longer get a dial tone.
139. When he called at noon, her answering machine emitted a long series of beeps followed by a dial tone.
140. He claims the organisation sent trainees to the lydney based dial a ride scheme - undermining his own work with the organisation.
141. You should have heard a dial tone, a ringing sound, then burbling tones.
142. I've never had occasion to dial 911 for emergency help.
143. Having narrowed down the list to local companies which promise a quick call-out service, you're all set to dial.
144. As I dial I become aware of the emptiness of the building beneath me, like a great abandoned liner.
145. He is able to dial in to what we need.
146. Dial tone not detected: Is your phone line plugged in?
147. Consider what happens when you pick up the phone to dial Aunt Rhoda.
148. Dial TICKETlink for immediate information on concerts, theatre, events, ticket prices and availability.
149. Press dial key into dialing interface.
150. When you hear the dial tone, dail the number.