Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dial | Yes | No | Yes | No |
call up | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dial (noun) | call up (noun) |
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the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours | an order to report for military duty |
a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments | |
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning |
dial (verb) | call up (verb) |
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choose by means of a dial | recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection |
operate a dial to select a telephone number | get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone |
bring forward for consideration | |
call to arms; of military personnel | |
cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively |