Medical Equipment Glossary

noun a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections for powering electrical devices

• The battery in my phone needs to be replaced.
• My phone's battery is dying, I need to charge it.
• I forgot to charge my battery last night, now it's dead.
• Her energy levels were like a drained battery after a long day at work.

noun a disk or plate with finger holes or a set of buttons for activating a mechanism when rotated

verb to operate a dial or to select a number or program on a phone or other device by turning a disk or pressing buttons

• Please dial the number and wait for the recipient to answer.
• Just dial my number if you need anything.
• I'll dial you later to chat about the party.
• She knew exactly how to dial up the charm to win over the crowd.

verb to draw back or in; to take back or withdraw

• The company decided to retract their previous statement due to inaccuracies.
• I think I need to retract my earlier comment, it wasn't entirely correct.
• She quickly retracted her words when she realized she was wrong.
• Sometimes it's better to retract your emotions rather than say something you'll regret.