dialling in
Getting it right
Dialling in means adjusting something to achieve optimal performance or precision.
The phrase comes from tuning radio frequencies or calibrating equipment: I'm still dialling in the espresso machine.
It extends to any process of fine-tuning through small adjustments: She's dialling in her workout routine.
To be dialled in is to be focused and performing at peak level: He was completely dialled in during the presentation.
Also spelled dialing in.
- phone callRemote voice conversation
- conference callPhone meeting with multiple participants
- turnRotational movement
- flow stateOptimal engagement condition
- in the zoneState of optimal focus
attunement · calibration · adjustment · concentration · sweet spot · connection · configuration · locked in · locking in · hitting stride · tune · optimization · tuning · fine tuning · refinement · synchronization · preparation · interfacing
dialling inwinging it
Proceeding without preparation
ballparking · guesstimating · throwing darts · missing the mark · eyeballing
dialling inphoning it in
Performing without genuine commitment
coasting · going through the motions · mailing it in · half-assing · tuning out
dialling inhanging up
Ending a telephone connection
disconnecting · logging off · signing off · dropping off · tuning out
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