n.
1.the face of a timepiece
2.the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
3.the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
4.a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called dial v.
1.operate a dial to select a telephone number
2.choose by means of a dial
Idiom of the Day
take (someone) down a notch/peg or two
to reprimand or scold someone who is acting arrogant, to make someone less proud or sure of himself or herself
The manager took the secretary down a notch or two with his criticism of her work.