dial out en · VERB
Meanings
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(literally) To make a call using an outbound line.
To dial out, press 9 and then the phone number.
- To start an online meeting or conference call by calling or otherwise alerting the participants.
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(figuratively, slang) To ignore (someone).
You have to dial him out to get any work done.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dialled out | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | UK | lexicographic |
| dialled out | Tense=Past | UK | lexicographic |
| dialed out | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | US | lexicographic |
| dialed out | Tense=Past | US | lexicographic |
| dialing out | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | US | lexicographic |
| dialling out | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | UK | lexicographic |
| dials out | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |