dial in

== English == === Etymology === dial + in, from tuning in to a radio frequency by changing the dial, or dialling a telephone number (originally on a rotary dial). === Verb === dial in (third-person singular simple present dials in, present participle (US) dialing in or (UK) dialling in, simple past and past participle (US) dialed in or (UK) dialled in) To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials). Coordinate term: tune To connect (to a system or service) by telephone. Coordinate term: call in To join or participate in (a conference call). Synonym: call in Antonym: dial out (figurative) To apprehend and align oneself (to an idea, circumstance, way of thinking, etc.). Coordinate term: pick up on (figurative) To reduce (something) to an appropriate level. (cooking) To achieve a perfect result in brewing coffee by manipulating grind size, water amount, etc. ==== Usage notes ==== When used as a verb, unhyphenated; when used as an adjective, hyphenated (dial-in). ==== Derived terms ==== dial-in (adjective) dial-in time ==== Translations ==== === See also === tune in lock in === Anagrams === Daniil, anilid, inlaid, laniid