dial
noun
a plate, disk, face, or other surface containing markings or figures upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows, as of a clock or sundial.
will dial
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future tenseof dial.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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This will dial up the pressure to exploit new water sources of all varieties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Lavrov will represent Russia at the Johannesburg summit, President Vladimir Putin will dial in by video call.
From Reuters ● Aug. 1, 2023
Swinney will dial back some competitive work during off week practices because of his banged up team.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A record surge in COVID-19 infections in Costa Rica forced the government to announce new restrictions Thursday that will dial back the country’s economic reopening.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2021
“If you try to throw me out of the League, I will dial up Genevieve von Hapsburg in New York City myself,” I hiss, because I happen to know Genevieve’s Hilly’s hero.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
