Meaning of 'dial'

noun

the face of a timepiece

noun

a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

Synonyms: telephone dial

noun

the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments

noun

the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

verb

choose by means of a dial

Example: "dial a telephone number"

verb

operate a dial to select a telephone number

Example: "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial"