dial
Prononciation : [/ˈdaɪ.əl/]
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Contexte : « communication »
(noun) a round disk or knob on a phone or other device that you turn to select a number when making a call. It helps you to choose the number you want to call.
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She turned the dial to call her friend.
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He couldn't make the call because the dial was broken.
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Can you use the dial to make a call on this phone?
Contexte : « communication »
(verb) to make a phone call by choosing a number on a dial. Imagine turning the knob on an old phone to call someone.
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He dialed her number to invite her to the party.
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She forgot to dial the correct number.
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Did you dial his number to ask about the meeting?
Contexte : « measurement »
(noun) a way to measure or adjust something precisely using a numbered scale. Think of a clock or gauge that helps you set or measure something accurately.
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She adjusted the oven temperature with the dial.
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The dial on the machine was not working, so they couldn't measure accurately.
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Can you turn the dial to adjust the volume on the radio?
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