Meaning of the word "dial in" in English

What does "dial in" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dial in

US /daɪəl ɪn/

UK /ˈdaɪəl ɪn/

to connect to a computer system or network using a modem and a telephone line

Example:

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I need to dial in to the company server to access my files.

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Many people used to dial in to the internet before broadband became common.

to adjust or fine-tune something to achieve optimal performance or a desired result

Example:

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The engineers are working to dial in the engine's performance for the race.

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We need to dial in our marketing strategy to reach the right audience.

Synonym:

fine-tune adjust optimize calibrate hone

Related Word:

dial direct dialing speed dial dial-up