dial-up

[US]/[ˈdaɪ.əl ʌp]/
[UK]/[ˈdaɪ.əl ʌp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To connect to the internet using a modem and telephone line.
adj.Relating to or using dial-up internet access.
n.A method of connecting to the internet using a modem and telephone line.

Phrases & Collocations

dial-up connection

using dial-up

dial-up speed

old dial-up

dial-up modem

remember dial-up

dial-up time

still dial-up

Example Sentences

i remember the screeching sound of dial-up connecting to the internet.

we used dial-up for years before broadband became available.

the dial-up speed was incredibly slow compared to today's internet.

downloading a single song could take hours with dial-up.

my parents still have an old dial-up modem in the basement.

dial-up connections tied up the phone line.

remember the dial-up tone? it was so distinctive.

we'd often get disconnected while using dial-up.

the dial-up era was a time of patience and anticipation.

i miss the simplicity of dial-up, even with its limitations.

setting up a dial-up connection was a complicated process.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now