* To make a phone call: "I dialed the wrong number and got a stranger's voicemail."
* To adjust a setting: "The mechanic dialed in the car's engine performance to get the best fuel efficiency."
* To find a specific frequency: "The DJ dialed in the radio station that plays classic rock."
* To move a control knob: "I dialed up the volume on the stereo so I could hear the music better."
* To refer to the face of a clock or watch: "The old clock's dial had Roman numerals."
Let me know if you'd like more examples or would like to see "dial" used in a specific context!