dial
Pronunciation:
/ˈdaɪəɫ/noun
Definitions
A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
A clock face.
A sundial.
A panel on a radio etc showing wavelengths or channels; a knob that is turned to change the wavelength etc.
verb
Definitions
To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
Example: President Trump has recently dialled down the rhetoric.
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.
Example: In an emergency dial 999.
To use a dial or a telephone.
Example: Please be careful when dialling.