Dial up

verb

To call someone on the telephone.

Could you dial up the restaurant and make a reservation for tonight?
Visual representation of "dial up" - To call someone on the telephone.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the number
  • dial up a restaurant
verb

To connect to the internet or a network using a modem.

Back in the 90s, we used to dial up to access the internet.
Visual representation of "dial up" - To connect to the internet or a network using a modem.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the internet
  • dial up connection
verb

To increase in level or amount, often rapidly or suddenly.

Due to the crisis, the government had to dial up the production of essential supplies.
Visual representation of "dial up" - To increase in level or amount, often rapidly or suddenly.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the intensity
  • dial up the volume
verb

To call someone on the telephone.

Could you dial up the restaurant and make a reservation for tonight?
Visual representation of "dial up" - To call someone on the telephone.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the number
  • dial up a restaurant
verb

To connect to the internet or a network using a modem.

Back in the 90s, we used to dial up to access the internet.
Visual representation of "dial up" - To connect to the internet or a network using a modem.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the internet
  • dial up connection
verb

To increase in level or amount, often rapidly or suddenly.

Due to the crisis, the government had to dial up the production of essential supplies.
Visual representation of "dial up" - To increase in level or amount, often rapidly or suddenly.

Often appears as...

  • dial up the intensity
  • dial up the volume
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "dial up"
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Telephone Use

Used when asking someone to make a phone call, often for a specific purpose or task.

Illustration for Telephone Use
Can you dial up the doctor's office and confirm the appointment?
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Action Request

Often used to request action rather than imply you will do it yourself.

Illustration for Action Request
Dial up support, we've got a problem here.
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Telephone Use

Used when asking someone to make a phone call, often for a specific purpose or task.

Illustration for Telephone Use
Can you dial up the doctor's office and confirm the appointment?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Action Request

Often used to request action rather than imply you will do it yourself.

Illustration for Action Request
Dial up support, we've got a problem here.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Telephone Use

Used when asking someone to make a phone call, often for a specific purpose or task.

Illustration for Telephone Use
Can you dial up the doctor's office and confirm the appointment?
LampPro Tip 2/2

Action Request

Often used to request action rather than imply you will do it yourself.

Illustration for Action Request
Dial up support, we've got a problem here.
Visual representation of the word "Dial up"

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