Dial back American British phrasal verb
1. If you say that you dial one back, you mean that you call one back.
Sorry, I have to go. I'll dial you back after the meeting.
My phone line is intermittently scratchy. Wait a few minutes. I'll dial you back now.
2. If you say that you dial back something, you mean that you lessen the frequency or intensity of something.
My back was getting worse all week. I think I need to dial workouts back.
It's too cold here. Please dial back the fan!
3. If you say that you dial someone back, you mean that you restrain his/her feelings and action.
You should dial James back before he makes a fuss.
Not letting the situation be out of control, my mom dialed my brother back right away.
Not working properly
Suddenly and quickly decrease
To control one's own words to be polite or avoid causing upset or controversy
1. To prevent somebody or something from arriving at a certain place
2. To prevent something from happening or prevent someone from doing something by doing something first
If you say you be/come up against a brick wall, you mean that you are unable to go on or change because some obstacles impede you.
The verb "dial" should be conjugated according to its tense.