dial up
The term "dial up" has origins in older telecommunication technology and is now used both literally and figuratively.
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Definition
B2Telecommunication
(technical)To connect a computer to a network or service using a telephone line.
Example
- Before broadband, people used to dial up to access the internet.
B2General
(phrasal verb)To increase the intensity or level of something.
Example
- The coach decided to dial up the training intensity before the big game.
A2Communication
(informal)To call someone using a telephone.
Example
- I'll dial up John to see if he's coming to the party.
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