dial out

verb — 3 senses

dial out

verb

Literally To make a call using an outbound line.

To dial out, press 9 and then the phone number.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To start an online meeting or conference call by calling or otherwise alerting the participants.

Figuratively, Slang To ignore (someone).

You have to dial him out to get any work done.

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