English Expression · Intermediate
dial in
To achieve a perfect result in brewing coffee by manipulating grind size, water amount, etc
Pronunciation: say dial in
Meaning
To make fine adjustments to something to achieve a desired result or performance.
Example
Before starting the recording, make sure you have dialed in the right synthesizer settings.
Before starting the recording, make sure you have dialed in the right synthesizer settings.
Practice tips
- Practice dial in out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.