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Added 10 October 2026

dial-in

adjective

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Of a system or service: accepting incoming connections over a telephone line.
You can access your messages via Option 3 of our dial-in service menu.
Of a radio or television program: synonym of call-in.
Of a computer, set up to accept incoming modem calls.

noun

The act of connecting to a system or service by means of a telecommunication network.
A driver's estimate of the time required to reach and cross the finish line, used to determine the head start for each vehicle.

Origin

Deverbal from dial in.

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