Main Entry: ²dial

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): di·aled or di·alled; di·al·ing or di·al·ling

Date: 1653

transitive verb 1 : to measure with a dial
2 a : to manipulate a device (as a dial) so as to operate, regulate, or select <dial your favorite program> <dialed the wrong number> b : call 1m(1) <dialed the office>intransitive verb 1 : to manipulate a dial
2 : to make a telephone call or connection

— di·al·er noun