Dial in
verb
To adjust the settings of a machine or instrument so that it operates at its best.
He spent the whole morning dialing in the settings on his new stereo.
Often appears as...
- dial in the settings
- dial in the parameters
verb
To call a specific telephone number.
Please dial in the number provided to join the conference call.
Often appears as...
- dial in the number
- dial in a call
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To focus or concentrate on something.
The team needs to dial in their efforts on the project to meet the deadline.
Often appears as...
- dial in efforts
- dial in focus
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To adjust the settings of a machine or instrument so that it operates at its best.
He spent the whole morning dialing in the settings on his new stereo.
Often appears as...
- dial in the settings
- dial in the parameters
verb
To call a specific telephone number.
Please dial in the number provided to join the conference call.
Often appears as...
- dial in the number
- dial in a call
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To focus or concentrate on something.
The team needs to dial in their efforts on the project to meet the deadline.
Often appears as...
- dial in efforts
- dial in focus
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Adjustment
Used when making specific changes to improve performance.
The mechanic dialed in the engine for optimal power.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Context
Often used in technical or mechanical settings.
She dialed in her telescope to see the stars more clearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimization Process
Implies a process of trial and error to get things just right.
We'll need to dial in the recipe before the restaurant opens.
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Adjustment
Used when making specific changes to improve performance.
The mechanic dialed in the engine for optimal power.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Context
Often used in technical or mechanical settings.
She dialed in her telescope to see the stars more clearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimization Process
Implies a process of trial and error to get things just right.
We'll need to dial in the recipe before the restaurant opens.
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Adjustment
Used when making specific changes to improve performance.
The mechanic dialed in the engine for optimal power.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Context
Often used in technical or mechanical settings.
She dialed in her telescope to see the stars more clearly.
Pro Tip 3/3Optimization Process
Implies a process of trial and error to get things just right.
We'll need to dial in the recipe before the restaurant opens.
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