Definitions

1. noun

a control on a telephone or other device for setting a number or other value

“She picked up the phone and began to dial the number”

2. verb

to adjust or set a number or other value on a device, especially a telephone

“Can you dial the correct code to unlock the safe?”

3. verb

to call or contact someone on the telephone

“I’ll dial my sister to ask her about the party”

4. noun

a circular disc on a clock or watch that is used to show the time

“The clock’s dial was broken, so I couldn’t tell the time”

5. noun

a device with numbers or letters marked on it used to select a channel or frequency on a radio or television

“The TV’s dial had multiple channels to choose from”