Read the dictionary definition of dial. All definitions for this word.
1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
2. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
4. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
5. choose by means of a dial
1. dial a telephone number
6. operate a dial to select a telephone number
1. You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial