dial in

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To configure or set up (particularly a complex machine with many configuration options [especially knobs and dials).
    — Before starting the recording, make sure you've dialled in the right synthesiser settings.
  2. To connect (to a system or service) by telephone.
    — I tried dialling in to the server, but I couldn't connect.
  3. To join or participate in (a conference call).
    — Did you dial in to that earnings announcement?
  4. To apprehend and align oneself (to an idea, circumstance, way of thinking, etc.). figuratively
    — The company quickly dialled in to the fact that customers wanted greater convenience.
  5. To reduce (something) to an appropriate level. figuratively
    — He was pushy, but he dialed that in until they found him tolerable.
  6. To achieve a perfect result in brewing coffee by manipulating grind size, water amount, etc.

词形变化

dials in present,singular,third-person dialing in US,participle,present dialling in UK,participle,present dialed in US,participle,past dialed in US,past dialled in UK,participle,past dialled in UK,past

词源

dial + in, from tuning in to a radio frequency by changing the dial, or dialling a telephone number (originally on a rotary dial).
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