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Definition 1:
An act of using the telephone :an act of calling someone on the telephone see also toll call trunk call wake-up call.
Examples:
A phone/telephone call
A local call costs less than a long-distance or an international call.
If there are any calls for me during the meeting, say that I’ll call back later.
I got a call from my brother last night.
Incoming/outgoing calls
“There’s someone on the phone for you, sir.” “Tell them I can’t take their call now [=I can’t speak to them on the phone now] but I’ll return their call [=I’ll call them back] as soon as I can.”
Give me a call when you get back from your trip. [=call me when you get back]
Definition 2:
An act of calling with the voice :a loud cry or shout .
Examples:
He gave a call to passersby for help.
Definition 3:
The sound made by an animal or bird .
Examples:
We heard a bird that had a very loud and unusual call.
Definition 4:
An imitation of the sound made by a bird or animal .
Examples:
He’s an expert at doing bird calls.
Definition 5:
A device that is used to imitate the sound made by a bird .
Examples:
He has a large collection of duck calls.
Definition 6:
A loud sound or signal made with a musical instrument .
Examples:
A bugle call
The call of a trumpet
Definition 7:
A public request or statement that asks or tells people to do something see also clarion call curtain call call to arms at arm.
Examples:
The government has issued a call to its supporters to defend it and hopes they will answer/heed its call.
Issue a call = put out a call
The campaigners renewed their calls for reform.
Their calls have gone unheeded.
The political party has issued a call to action.
Definition 8:
A request for something count noncount .
Examples:
We get many calls for Christmas stories.
There’s not much call for ice cream at this time of year. [=not many people want ice cream at this time of year]
There is very little call for his services during the summer.
Definition 9:
A reason for doing something used in negative statements to criticize someone’s behavior .
Examples:
There was no call for your rudeness. = There was no call for you to behave so rudely. [=you were wrong to behave so rudely; your rudeness was uncalled-for]
Definition 10:
A brief visit see also house call port of call.
Examples:
I made/paid a brief social call on an old friend. = I paid an old friend a brief social call.
The ship made a call at Newport [=the ship stopped briefly at Newport] before proceeding to New Orleans.
The doctor was on a call when her patient came to the office.
Definition 11:
Something that is called or announced .
Examples:
I flipped a coin, and the call was heads.
Definition 12:
An announcement telling passengers to get on a plane, train, etc., that will be leaving soon see also last call.
Examples:
This is the last call for Flight 139, now boarding at Gate 57. = This is the last call for passengers to board Flight 139 at Gate 57.
Definition 13:
A decision made by an official in a sports contest .
Examples:
The runner was called out at home plate, and the manager came out to argue about the call.
Definition 14:
A decision see also close call judgment call.
Examples:
“Should we stay or go?” “I don’t know. It’s a tough call (to make).”
I’ll let you make the call.
“How should we deal with this problem?” “I don’t know: it’s your call.” [=you can decide how we should deal with this problem]
Definition 15:
The appeal or attraction of something that makes a person want to go somewhere see also call of nature.
Examples:
Sailors who cannot resist the call of the open ocean
He heard the call of the wild. [=he felt the desire to go out to wild places far away from most people]
Definition 16:
Something that requires a person’s attention or effort + on .
Examples:
There are many calls [=demands] on the time of a busy housewife. [=there are many things that a busy housewife must spend time doing]
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