Call
Definitions
To phone someone. It's how you reach out using a telephone or cell phone.
Usage Examples
I'll call you later tonight.
Did you call the doctor's office?
I tried to call, but no one answered.
To shout or yell something loudly.
Usage Examples
I called his name across the street.
She called for help when she fell.
The referee called 'foul!'
To name something or describe someone in a certain way.
Usage Examples
They call him 'Big Joe'.
I wouldn't call that a success.
She called me a liar.
To ask or request someone to come.
Usage Examples
Call the police!
The teacher called on me to answer the question.
I was called into the principal's office.
A phone conversation.
Usage Examples
I got a call from my mom.
That was a long call.
I need to make a call.
A decision made by a referee or umpire in a sports game.
Usage Examples
That was a bad call!
The umpire's call was controversial.
He argued with the call.
An inner feeling that you're meant to do something specific in life.
Usage Examples
She felt a call to become a doctor.
He ignored his call to the ministry.
Many people feel a call to serve their country.
To cancel or stop something, like a game, because of bad weather or other problems.
Usage Examples
They had to call the game because of rain.
The event was called off due to unforeseen circumstances.
To awaken someone.
Usage Examples
I was called at 6am this morning.
Can you call me at 7am tomorrow?