Dial-in

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of connecting to a system or service by means of a telecommunication network.

    "Enterprises need to connect telecommuters and remote offices; ISPs need to take dial-ins from subscribers; and so on."

  2. 2
    A driver's estimate of the time required to reach and cross the finish line, used to determine the head start for each vehicle.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a system or service: accepting incoming connections over a telephone line. not-comparable

    "You can access your messages via Option 3 of our dial-in service menu."

  2. 2
    Of a radio or television program: synonym of call-in. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of a computer, set up to accept incoming modem calls. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Dial-up. not-comparable, proscribed

Synonyms

All synonyms
call-in

Example

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"You can access your messages via Option 3 of our dial-in service menu."

Etymology

Deverbal from dial in.

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