dial Synonyms
Another word for dial
• noun (Context 1)
A disc, knob, or control on an instrument or device used to make adjustments, select settings, or indicate measurements.
"Turn the knob on the oven to 350 degrees before placing the cake inside."
• verb (Context 2)
To operate a telephone or mobile device to call a specific number.
"He immediately dialed the emergency number as soon as he witnessed the accident."
• noun (Context 3)
The face of a clock, watch, or sundial, typically marked with numbers or divisions to indicate the time.
"He checked the luminous face of his watch in the dark theater to see how much time was left."
• verb (Context 4)
To select a setting or adjust a parameter using a control knob.
"The sound engineer dialed the bass down slightly to prevent distortion."
• noun (Context 5)
A rotatable disc with numbered holes on an older telephone used to initiate a call.
"She carefully turned the rotary dial of the rotary phone to call her grandmother."
Opposites of dial
The opposite of dial shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: