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   call

   /kɔːl/

   verb

   • 1. give (a baby or animal) a specified name: "they called their daughter Hannah" Similar namechristenbaptizedesignatestyletermdublabelentitlearchaic:cleperare:denominateanswer to the name ofgo by the name of
   • ▪ have a specified name: "she is called Eva"
   • ▪ address or refer to (someone) by a specified name, title, etc.: "please call me Bob"
   • ▪ refer to or consider (someone or something) as being: "he's the only person I would call a friend" Similar describe asregard aslook on asconsider to bejudge to bethink of asclass ascategorize as
   • 2. cry out (a word or words): "he heard an insistent voice calling his name" Similar cry outcryshoutyellsing outwhoopbellowroarhalloobawlscreamshriekscreechexclaiminformal:holleryoo-hoocooeerare:ejaculatevociferate
   • ▪ cry out to (someone) in order to summon them or attract their attention: "she heard Terry calling her" Similar cry outcryshoutyellsing outwhoopbellowroarhalloobawlscreamshriekscreechexclaiminformal:holleryoo-hoocooeerare:ejaculatevociferate
   • ▪ (of an animal, especially a bird) make its characteristic cry: "overhead, a skylark called"
   • ▪ shout out or chant (the steps and figures) to people performing a square dance or country dance.
   • ▪ make (a particular bid) during the auction: "her partner called 6♠"
   • ▪ claim (a specified privilege) for oneself, typically by shouting out a particular word or set phrase: informal North American "I call first dibs on the bathroom"
   • 3. contact or attempt to contact (a person or number) by phone: "could I call you back?" Similar phonetelephoneget on the phone toget someone on the phonedialmake/place a call togetreachring upringgive someone a ringinformal:call upgive someone a callgive someone a buzzbuzzgive someone a bellbellgive someone a tinkleget on the blower toget someone on the horn
   • ▪ use a phone to summon (someone or something, especially an emergency service or a taxi): "her husband called an ambulance" Similar summonsend forask fororderpage
   • 4. order or request the attendance of: "representatives of all three teams have been called to appear before the Monaco stewards"
   • ▪ bring (a witness) into court to give evidence: "four expert witnesses were called"
   • ▪ draw critical attention to someone's unacceptable actions or behaviour: North American "she called him on his claim that the media were doing a bad job of covering the economy"
   • ▪ cause (someone) to have a strong urge to choose a particular career or way of life: "he was called to the priesthood"
   • 5. announce or decide that (an event, especially a meeting, election, or strike) is to happen: "there appeared to be no alternative but to call a general election" Similar convenesummoncall togetherorderassemblearrangearrange a time/date forannouncedeclareformal:convoke
   • 6. (of a person) pay a brief visit: British "I've got to call at the bank to get some cash"
   • ▪ (of a train or coach) stop at (a specified station or stations) on a particular route: "the 8.15 service to Paddington, calling at Reading"
   • 7. (of an umpire or other official in a game) pronounce (a ball, stroke, etc.) to be the thing specified: "the linesman called the ball wide"
   • ▪ (of an umpire) declare (a bowler) to have bowled a no-ball: "he was called for throwing in the match against Hampshire"
   • ▪ predict the result of (a future event, especially an election or a vote): "in the Midlands the race remains too close to call"
   • ▪ guess (the outcome) of tossing a coin: "Burnley called heads and won the toss"
   • 8. cause (a subroutine) to be executed: "one subroutine may call another subroutine (or itself)"

   noun

   • 1. a cry made as a summons or to attract someone's attention: "a nearby fisherman heard their calls for help" Similar cryshoutyellwhooproarscreamshriekexclamationinformal:hollerrare:vociferation
   • ▪ a series of notes sounded on a brass instrument as a signal to do something: "a bugle call to rise at 8.30"
   • ▪ a direction in a square dance given by the caller.
   • ▪ a bid, response, or double: "the alternative call of 2♠ would be quite unsound"
   • 2. the characteristic cry of a bird or other animal: "it is best distinguished by its call, a loud ‘pwit’" Similar crysongsound
   • ▪ a device used to imitate the cry of a particular bird or other animal: "turkeys in the wild don't sound like most turkey calls"
   • 3. an instance of speaking to someone on the phone or attempting to contact someone by phone: "I'll give you a call at around five" Similar phone calltelephone callringinformal:buzzbelltinkle
   • 4. a brief visit, especially one made for social reasons: "we paid a call on Ben and his family" Similar visitsocial call
   • ▪ a visit or journey made by a doctor or other professional in response to a request for help, especially in an emergency situtation: "the ambulance is out on a call"
   • 5. an appeal or demand for something to happen or be done: "the call for action was welcomed" Similar appealrequestpleaentreatydemandordercommand
   • ▪ demand, need, or reason for: "there is little call for antique furniture" Similar neednecessityoccasionreasonjustificationgroundsexcusepretextcausedemanddesirewantrequirementneedmarket
   • 6. an order or request for someone to be present: "he was delighted that so many former players had heeded the call to attend the conference" Similar summonsrequest
   • ▪ a vocation: "feeling the call to ministry, I started looking for a Bible college"
   • ▪ a powerful force of attraction: "walkers can't resist the call of the Cairngorms" Similar attractionappeallureallureallurementfascinationseductivenessmagicbeautyspellpulldraw
   • 7. (in sport) a decision or ruling made by an umpire or other official, traditionally conveyed by a shout, that the ball has gone out of play or that a rule has been breached: "he was visibly irritated with the umpire's calls"
   • ▪ a decision, judgement, or prediction: "personally, I'm all in favour, but it's your call"
   • 8. a command to execute a subroutine: "parameter values may be changed by calls to a special purpose input specification subroutine"
   • 9. a demand for payment of lent or unpaid capital.
   • ▪ short for call option
   • 10. (in a bar, club, etc.) denoting or made with relatively expensive brands of alcohol which customers request by name. US "try wines by the glass for $5, beer for $3, and call drinks for $8"

   Word Origin late Old Englishceallian, from Old Norse kalla ‘summon loudly’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CALL definition: 1. to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name: 2. If…. Learn more.

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   call: [verb] to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout. to make a request or demand. to utter a characteristic note or cry. to get or try to get into communication by telephone. to make a demand in card games (as for a particular card or for a show of hands). to give the calls for a square dance.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcall verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Synonyms call call cry out exclaim blurt burst out These words all mean to shout or say something loudly or suddenly. call to shout or say something loudly to attract somebody’s attention:. I thought I heard someone calling. cry out (something) to shout something loudly, especially when you need help or are in trouble: She cried out for help. I cried out his name. exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because of a strong emotion: ‘It isn’t fair!’ he exclaimed angrily.

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   Call definition: to cry out in a loud voice; shout. See examples of CALL used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcall noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   the act of speaking to somebody on the phone. to get/receive a call from somebody; to give somebody/make a call; I'll take (= answer) the call upstairs.; I left a message but he didn't return my call.; a local/long-distance call; An emergency call was made at 9 p.m.

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   Define call. call synonyms, call pronunciation, call translation, English dictionary definition of call. v. called , call·ing , calls v. tr. 1. To say in a loud voice; announce: called my name from across the street; calling out numbers.

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   When you call, you shout or cry out so that someone can hear you. You might call to a bicyclist who's veering dangerously into traffic.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCALL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   66 meanings: 1. to speak or utter (words, sounds, etc) loudly so as to attract attention 2. to ask or order to come 3. to make.... Click for more definitions.

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    Call definition: to cry out in a loud voice; shout. See examples of CALL used in a sentence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCALL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CALL definition: 1. to have a particular name: 2. to give someone or something a particular name: 3. to describe…. Learn more.