Pronunciation: /kɔl/
noun a telephone conversation or a visit
A1 I received a call from my friend.
A2 She made a call to the emergency services.
B1 I have a conference call scheduled for tomorrow.
B2 The doctor's call confirmed my suspicions.
C1 The CEO's conference call with investors was successful.
C2 The judge's call for a retrial shocked everyone in the courtroom.
verb to make a telephone call or to shout out
A1 I call my mom every day.
A2 She called the doctor to make an appointment.
B1 I need to call the bank to report my lost credit card.
B2 He called the police when he saw someone breaking into the car.
C1 The CEO called a meeting to discuss the new project.
C2 The judge called for a recess in the court proceedings.
adjective used to describe a decision or judgment as being final or official
A1 I have a call from my friend.
A2 She made a call to book a table at the restaurant.
B1 The call center representative was very helpful.
B2 The emergency call was answered promptly by the operator.
C1 The conference call with international partners was scheduled for next week.
C2 The judge's decision was a close call, but ultimately in favor of the defendant.
formal I will need to schedule a conference call with the board members.
informal I'll give you a call later to discuss the details.
slang Let's hop on a quick call to go over the plan.
figurative His decision to quit his job was a wake-up call for the company.
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