Pronunciation: /ˈkɔlɪŋ/
noun a strong urge or impulse to follow a particular career or vocation
A1 I heard my name calling from across the room.
A2 The calling of the birds in the morning is so peaceful.
B1 She felt a strong calling to pursue a career in medicine.
B2 The calling of the wild was too strong for him to resist.
C1 His calling as a humanitarian led him to travel to remote regions to help those in need.
C2 The artist's calling to create beautiful works of art was evident in every piece he produced.
verb the act of summoning someone by name
A1 I am calling my friend to invite her to the party.
A2 She is calling her parents to let them know she arrived safely.
B1 The teacher is calling on students to answer questions in class.
B2 The company is calling for a boycott of the competitor's products.
C1 The politician is calling for new legislation to address climate change.
C2 The organization is calling on world leaders to take immediate action to end poverty.
formal She is calling to inquire about the job opening.
informal I'm calling to see if you want to grab lunch later.
slang I'll be calling the shots on this project.
figurative His passion for music was calling out to him, urging him to pursue it further.
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