turn the dial

English

Verb

turn the dial (third-person singular simple present turns the dial, present participle turning the dial, simple past and past participle turned the dial)

  1. Alternative form of move the dial
    • 2025 March 24, David Hytner, “Reece James bends it like Beckham to help England break down Latvia”, in The Guardian‎[1]:
      Tuchel had turned the dial with his selection, giving Morgan Rogers his full debut in one of the No 10 positions; Bellingham was in the other. Call them half 10s or double 10s. Tuchel’s tactical language is infectious. Rogers was a plus point.
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