Sekirov Dictionary

dial-in

adjective 4
noun 2
dial in verb 6
forms 6

adjective4

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Of a system or service: accepting incoming connections over a telephone line.
- You can access your messages via Option 3 of our dial-in service menu.
Of a computer, set up to accept incoming modem calls.
(nonstandard) Dial-up.
Of a radio or television program: synonym of call-in.

noun2

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The act of connecting to a system or service by means of a telecommunication network.
- Enterprises need to connect telecommuters and remote offices; ISPs need to take dial-ins from subscribers; and so on. — 2006
A driver's estimate of the time required to reach and cross the finish line, used to determine the head start for each vehicle.

dial in verb6

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To connect (to a system or service) by telephone.
- I tried dialling in to the server, but I couldn't connect.
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To join or participate in (a conference call).
- Did you dial in to that earnings announcement?
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To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials).
- Before starting the recording, make sure you've dialled in the right synthesiser settings.
To achieve a perfect result in brewing coffee by manipulating grind size, water amount, etc.
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(figurative) To reduce (something) to an appropriate level.
- He was pushy, but he dialed that in until they found him tolerable.
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(figurative) To apprehend and align oneself (to an idea, circumstance, way of thinking, etc.).
- The company quickly dialled in to the fact that customers wanted greater convenience.
- Nowadays most people are dialled in to the idea that smoking is bad for you.

forms

dialed in · dialled in · dialing in · dialling in · dials in · dial-ins

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