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dial vs operate

operate vs dial

dial is a noun but operate is not a noun.

dial and operate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dial Yes No Yes No
operate No No Yes No
As verbs, operate is a hypernym of dial; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than dial:
  • dial: operate a dial to select a telephone number
  • operate: handle and cause to function
Other hypernyms of dial include control.
dial (noun) operate (noun)
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
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) operate (verb)
choose by means of a dial perform surgery on
operate a dial to select a telephone number perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
handle and cause to function
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Difference between dial and operate

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