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dial up

UK
/ˈdaɪəl ʌp/
US
/ˈdaɪəl ʌp/

Translations

dial upverb
dialed up
Past Simple
dialed up
Past Participle
dialing up
Gerund
UK
/ˈdaɪəl ʌp/
US
/ˈdaɪəl ʌp/
se connecter par modemInformatique; connexion internet bas débit.
In the 1990s, many people would dial up to access the internet.
Dans les années 1990, beaucoup de gens se connectaient par modem pour accéder à Internet.
composer le numéro deTéléphonie; sens plus formel.
She decided to dial up her friend to share the good news.
Elle a décidé de composer le numéro de son amie pour partager la bonne nouvelle.
The coach decided to dial up the pressure on the opposing team in the second half.
L’entraîneur a décidé d’intensifier la pression sur l’équipe adverse en seconde période.
Additional translations
appelerSens courant en contexte téléphonique.
augmenterSens plus général, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
reach out
ring up
get in touch
contact
call up

Definitions

dial upverb
To increase the intensity or amount of something.
The coach decided to dial up the pressure on the opposing team in the second half.
To connect to the internet using a dial-up connection.
In the 1990s, many people would dial up to access the internet.
To call someone on the telephone by entering their number.
She decided to dial up her friend to share the good news.
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