Dial-in

Origin

dial + in

Full definition of dial-in

Adjective

1. (networking) Of a computer set up to accept incoming modem calls.
2. (networking, proscribed) dial-up

Usage notes

When used as an adjective, hyphenated; when used as a verb, unhyphenated (dial up).

Use as a synonym for dial-up is proscribed, as dial-up consists of outgoing calls (a network client), not incoming calls (a network server).

Related terms

• dial in

Derived terms

• dial-in time (dial-in time)

Anagrams

• inlaid