English

Verb

dial in ‎(third-person singular simple present dials in, present participle dialing in, simple past and past participle dialed in)

1. configure, set up, particularly a complex machine with many configuration options (especally knobs and dials).
2. join or participate in a conference call.

   Did you dial in to that earnings announcement?

Usage notes

When used as a verb, unhyphenated; when used as an adjective in networking or motorsports, hyphenated (dial-in).

Related terms

• dial-in

See also

• tune in

Anagrams

• inlaid