Dialed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dialed

 

[ ˈdaɪəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

phone call

Dialed refers to the action of entering a phone number on a telephone in order to make a call. It indicates the process of initiating communication with another person via telephone by selecting the appropriate digits.

Synonyms

called, contacted, phoned

Examples of usage

  • I dialed the number and waited for the connection.
  • She dialed her friend's phone to invite her over.
  • After thinking for a moment, he dialed the emergency services.
  • They dialed the office phone to check if anyone was there.

Translations

Translations of the word "dialed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discado

🇮🇳 डायल किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gewählt

🇮🇩 dipanggil

🇺🇦 набрано

🇵🇱 wybrany

🇯🇵 ダイヤルされた

🇫🇷 composé

🇪🇸 marcado

🇹🇷 dönülmüş

🇰🇷 다이얼된

🇸🇦 تم الاتصال

🇨🇿 vytočený

🇸🇰 vytočený

🇨🇳 拨打的

🇸🇮 izbrani

🇮🇸 valið

🇰🇿 белгіленген

🇬🇪 დაილდოს

🇦🇿 dönülmüş

🇲🇽 marcado

Word origin

The term 'dial' originates from the Latin word 'dialis', meaning 'daily' or 'of the day', which evolved through the Old French 'dialer'. In the late 19th century, in association with the introduction of the telephone, the word began to be used to denote the act of turning the dial on early telephone models. As technology progressed and the rotary dial became commonplace, 'dialed' came to signify the action of entering numbers to place a call. Over time, with the advent of push-button telephones and mobile devices, the meaning has been adapted, reflecting the evolving landscape of communication. The word encapsulates a significant technological shift in how people connect with one another.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,828, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.