To Dial

1. (transitive) To control or selectsomething with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.
2. (transitive) To select a number, or to callsomeone, on a telephone.
3. (intransitive) To use a dial or a telephone.

Usage notes

• Dialing and dialed are more common in the US. Dialling and dialled are more common in the UK.