B2nountechnologyhome
US/ˈdaɪ.əl/
UK/ˈdaɪ.əl/
a round part of a clock or meter that shows a number, or a knob you turn
In context
Turn the dial to the left to lower the temperature in the room.
The dial on the meter shows how much electricity we have used.
The old phone had a dial instead of buttons.
Words that go with dial
verb + noun
- turn the dialTurn the dial slowly until you hear a click.
noun + noun
- volume dialUse the volume dial on the side of the radio.
- clock dialThe clock dial was hard to read in the dark.
- temperature dialSet the temperature dial to medium before you start.
adjective + noun
- rotary dialSome museums still have phones with a rotary dial.
noun + preposition
- dial onThe dial on the oven is broken.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
push the dialCorrect: turn the dial