Pronunciation: /ˈwɪsəl fɔr/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I whistle for my dog when it's time to come inside.
A2 The coach told the players to whistle for a timeout.
B1 She used to whistle for a taxi whenever she needed a ride.
B2 The lifeguard blew the whistle for everyone to get out of the water.
C1 The referee's whistle for the end of the game echoed through the stadium.
C2 The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to whistle for the symphony.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I will whistle for my dog to come back.
A2 She whistled for a taxi to stop.
B1 He whistled for the waiter to bring the bill.
B2 The coach whistled for the team to gather on the field.
C1 The conductor whistled for the train to depart.
C2 The captain whistled for the crew to prepare for the storm.
formal He would never whistle for a taxi, preferring to call ahead for a car service.
informal If you need a ride, just whistle for a cab and one will pull over for you.
slang I'll just whistle for an Uber to pick us up.
figurative She knew she couldn't just whistle for help in this situation, she had to take action herself.
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