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dial up

The correct spelling is dial up.

How to pronounce dial up

verb

Say it like: Dia-l u-p

The correct spelling is dial up. To telephone, to call on the telephone. For example: "These comments are guaranteed to dial up the animosity."

Usage Examples

These comments are guaranteed to dial up the animosity.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To telephone, to call on the telephone.
  2. 2.To connect a computer to a modem.
  3. 3.To increase the level (of something) by turning a dial, or (figuratively) as if by turning a dial.

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