1 B2 neutral
To connect to a specific phone-based service or meeting by dialling.
"Please dial into the conference bridge five minutes before the call starts."
inseparable
dial into
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
To connect to a specific meeting, network, or service by dialling a telephone number.
In plain English
To call a specific number to join or connect to something, like a phone meeting.
What does "dial into" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To dial a number in order to enter a specific service or call.
Actually means
To call a specific number to join or connect to something, like a phone meeting.
Usage tip
Used in business and technical contexts. Specifies the target system or meeting being accessed via phone. Slightly more technical-sounding than 'dial in'. Common in remote working and conference call contexts.
Words that pair with "dial into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
conference call meeting network system server webinar
How to conjugate "dial into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
dial into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dials into
he/she/it
Past simple
dialed into
yesterday
Past participle
dialed into
have + pp
-ing form
dialing into
continuous
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