dial-in

== English == === Etymology === Deverbal from dial in. === Adjective === dial-in (not comparable) Of a system or service: accepting incoming connections over a telephone line. Of a radio or television program: synonym of call-in. (networking) Of a computer, set up to accept incoming modem calls. (networking, proscribed) Dial-up. ==== Usage notes ==== When used as an adjective, hyphenated; when used as a verb, unhyphenated (dial in). Use as a synonym for dial-up is proscribed, as dial-up consists of outgoing calls (a network client), not incoming calls (a network server). ==== See also ==== === Noun === dial-in (plural dial-ins) The act of connecting to a system or service by means of a telecommunication network. (drag racing) A driver's estimate of the time required to reach and cross the finish line, used to determine the head start for each vehicle. === Related terms === dial in === References === Modem-HOWTO: Dial-in === Anagrams === Daniil, anilid, inlaid, laniid