What does dial-up mean?
Dial-up means (computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed..
Dial-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed..
Definitions by Sense
- (computing, of a connection to a network) Requiring a telephone number to be dialed.
- (computing) A network connection that requires a telephone number to be dialed.
Example Sentences
dial-up networking
In dial-up networking, both your PC and the remote system run network-protocol (called TCP/IP) software. When your PC dials up and sets up a communication path, the network protocols exchange data packets over that dial-up connection.
Synonyms for dial-up
Antonyms for dial-up
Related Words
Word Forms
- dialup
- dial-ups
Usage Notes
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dial-up networking
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