Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-a-dial
phrase
tɜrn ə daɪəl
Definition
To rotate a dial to change a setting or input a specific value.
Examples
- To set the temperature, simply turn-a-dial until it reaches your desired level.
- He had to turn-a-dial on the stereo to find his favorite station.
- The recipe advised to turn-a-dial for the oven to preheat before baking.
Meaning
The action of moving a dial, typically found on devices like radios, ovens, or gauges, to adjust functionality or control settings.
Synonyms
- adjust
- set
- modify
- twist
- rotate
