call

1 of 2

verb

ˈkȯl

called; calling; calls

intransitive verb

: to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout

call for help

: to make a request or demand

call for an investigation

of an animal : to utter a characteristic note or cry

: to speak to or attempt to reach someone by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8)

just called to say hello

I call once a week to talk to my parents.

Several weeks later our son's family called to FaceTime with us.—

Daily Reporter (Greenfield, Indiana)

—often used with up

She called up and asked if we wanted to come over for dinner.

: 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

: to make a brief visit

called to pay his respects

called on a friend

transitive verb

a(1)

: to utter in a loud distinct voice

—often used with out

call out a number

(2)

: to announce or read loudly or authoritatively

call the roll

call off a row of figures

(3)

: to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game)

b(1)

: to command or request to come or be present

was called to testify

(2)

: to cause to come : bring

calls to mind an old saying

: to summon to a particular activity, employment, or office

was called to active duty

was called to the bar of justice

: to invite or command to meet : convoke

call a meeting

: to rouse from sleep or summon to get up

f(1)

: to give the order for : bring into action

call a strike against the company

call a pitchout

(2)

: to manage by giving the signals or orders

that catcher calls a good game

g(1)

: to make a demand in bridge for (a card or suit)

(2)

: to require (a player) to show the hand in poker by making an equal bet

(3)

: to challenge to make good on a statement

(4)

: to charge with or censure for an offense

deserves to be called on that

: to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cry

: to halt (something, such as a baseball game) because of unsuitable conditions

: to rule on the status of (a pitched ball, a player's action, etc.)

call balls and strikes

call a base runner safe

: to give the calls for (a square dance)

—often used with off

l(1)

: to demand payment of especially by formal notice

call a loan

(2)

: to demand presentation of (something, such as a bond or option) for redemption

The bonds could be called 10 years after issue.

m(1)

: to speak to or attempt to reach (someone) by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8)

call the doctor to make an appointment

I try to call my parents at least once a week.

He arranged for his wife, Stacey, to call him via Skype online from Kylee's fourth-grade classroom on Monday morning—a complete surprise to his daughter.—

Elaine Allenemrich

—often used with up

Call me up when you get back from your vacation.

(2)

: to generate signals for (a telephone number) in order to reach the party to whom the number is assigned

call 911

(3)

: to make a signal to in order to transmit a message

call the flagship

: to speak of or address by a specified name : give a name to

call her Kitty

b(1)

: to regard or characterize as of a certain kind : consider

can hardly be called generous

(2)

: to estimate or consider for purposes of an estimate or for convenience

call it an even dollar

c(1)

: to describe correctly in advance of or without knowledge of the event : predict

He called the upward trend of the stock market in February.

(2)

: to name or specify in advance

call the toss of a coin

: to temporarily transfer control of computer processing to (something, such as a subroutine or procedure)

call

2 of 2

noun

plural calls

: an act of calling with the voice : shout

a call for help

: an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it

: an instrument used for calling

a duck call

: the cry of an animal (such as a bird)

: a request or command to come or assemble

: a summons or signal on a drum, bugle, or pipe

: admission to the bar as a barrister

: an invitation to become the minister of a church or to accept a professional appointment

: a divine vocation or strong inner prompting to a particular course of action

: a summoning of actors to rehearsal

the call is for 11 o'clock

: the attraction or appeal of a particular activity, condition, or place

the call of the wild

: an order specifying the number of men to be inducted into the armed services during a specified period

: the selection of a play in football

the quarterback's call in the huddle

: demand, claim

The aircraft industry continues to have first call on aluminum production.—

Americana Annual

: need, justification

there's no call for such behavior

: a demand for payment of money

: an option to buy a specified amount of a security (such as stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare put sense 2

: an instance of asking for something : request

many calls for Christmas stories

: roll call

: a short usually formal visit

pay a call on a neighbor

: the name or thing called

the call was heads

: the act of calling in a card game

: the act of speaking to or attempting to reach someone by telephone or by a similar online communication service

a telephone call

a video call

made a call to the mayor

In a time before keeping in touch was an internet call away, I'd have to say goodbye forever to bedrooms, to classrooms, to friends.—

Soniah Kamal

Soon after news of Bazemore's return broke, Curry shared a screenshot on Instagram of the two friends on a FaceTime call. Both were smiling, no longer thinking of what-ifs.—

Wes Goldberg

: a direction or a succession of directions for a square dance rhythmically called to the dancers

: a decision or ruling made by an official of a sports contest

also : decision sense 1

a tough call to make

: a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions (such as a subroutine or procedure)

Phrases

call a spade a spade

: to call a thing by its right name however coarse

: to speak frankly

Why don't you just call a spade a spade and say that he is a liar?

call for

: to call (as at one's house) to get

I'll call for you after dinner

: to require as necessary or appropriate

the job calls for typing skills

the design calls for three windows

call forth

: elicit, evoke

these events call forth great emotions

call in question or call into question

: to cast doubt upon

a report calling into question the drug's effectiveness

call it a day

: to stop for the remainder of the day or for the present whatever one has been doing

worked another couple of hours and then called it a day

call it quits

: to call it a day : quit

call names

: to address or speak of a person or thing contemptuously or offensively

call on

: to call upon

Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency?

: to elicit a response from (someone, such as a student)

the teacher called on her first

US, informal : to directly criticize (someone) for (something, such as bad behavior)

… offering ample ammunition to anyone wanting to call her on her fascination with all things violent and degrading.—

Michael Upchurch

call one's bluff

: to challenge in order to expose an empty pretense or threat

I called his bluff just to see if he really meant what he said.—

Brandy Rankins

call the shots

: to be in charge or control : determine the policy or procedure

The secretary called the shots all through the meeting.

call the tune

: to call the shots

call time

: to ask for or grant a time-out

call to account

: to hold responsible : reprimand

He was called to account by his boss for making the error.

call upon

: require, oblige

may be called upon to do several jobs

: to make a demand on : depend on

universities are called upon to produce trained professionals

at call or on call

: available for use : at the service of

thousands of men at his call

: ready to respond to a summons or command

a doctor on call

: subject to demand for payment or return without previous notice

money lent at call

within call

: within hearing or reach of a summons : subject to summons

Example Sentences

Verb He called to passersby for help. She called up to her husband, who was at the top of the stairs. Her husband called back down to her. She saw her friends across the street and called over to them. He called her name in his sleep. The birds were calling as the sun rose. I call once a week to talk to my parents. Where are you calling from? May I say who's calling? I try to call my parents at least once a week. Noun A local call costs less than a long-distance or an international call. If there are any calls for me during the meeting, say that I'll call back later. I got a call from my brother last night. He gave a call to passersby for help. We heard a bird that had a very loud and unusual call. He's an expert at doing bird calls. He has a large collection of duck calls. the call of a trumpet The government has issued a call to its supporters to defend it and hopes they will answer its call. The campaigners renewed their calls for reform. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA. —

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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023 Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time. —

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Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023 Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives. —

WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023 However, today most young people rarely call each other. —

Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023 Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens. —

Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023 Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds. —

Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023

Noun

Barber's call to action in 2022:Poor, low-income voters can't afford to sit out this election. —

Jennifer E. Mabry, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023 That call has gone largely unheeded—a big reason why the country’s housing market remains in the doldrums. —

Rebecca Feng And Cao Li, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 For Peyton, who was an Air Force lieutenant colonel, that decisive call was a heart-racing moment. —

Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Feb. 2023 Fielding a call from his wife, Priscilla, Elvis is revealed to be in bed with a groupie. —

Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023 In response to the Globe’s request, Healey’s office denied access to her e-mails and phone call logs. —

Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023 Advertisement President Biden had a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni late Monday night, before she was scheduled to visit Ukraine, according to a White House readout. —

Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2023 In a spirit of neighborliness, a call was placed to Aaron Aziz, a commercial-real-estate broker, to look for alternative pitlike spaces nearby for the plaintiffs to use. —

Micah Hauser, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023 Deputies were working the crime scene when a second 911 call alerted authorities to another shooting a few miles away. —

Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2023 See More

Phrases Containing call

Kids Definition

call

1 of 2 verb

ˈkȯl

: to speak so as to be heard at a distance : shout

call for help

: to utter in a loud clear voice

call out a command

: to announce with authority : proclaim

call a halt

: to announce the action of (as a sports game)

: summon sense 1

call a meeting

: to bring into action or discussion

call up reserves

: to make a request or demand of or for

call for an end to war

: to give temporary control of a computer to a particular set of instructions

: to make a telephone call to

: to make a brief visit

no salesperson will call

: to give a name to

called the cat "Patches"

: to address by a name

what did you call me

: to regard as being of a certain kind

you can call them generous

: to estimate as being

call it an even dollar

: to utter a cry

crows calling

: to attract game by imitating its cry

: halt entry 4 sense 2, suspend

call a game on account of rain

call time

caller noun

call

2 of 2 noun

: a loud cry : shout

: a cry of an animal

: an imitation of an animal's cry or a device used to make such an imitation

: summons entry 1 sense 1, invitation

: attraction sense 1

the call of the wild

: demand entry 1 sense 1a, claim

: request entry 1 sense 1

: a brief visit

: the act of calling on the telephone

: a ruling made by an official of a sports contest

: a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions

Legal Definition

call

1 of 2 transitive verb

: to announce or recite loudly

called the civil trial list

: to admit (a person) as a barrister

was called to the bar

: to demand payment of especially by formal notice

call a loan

: to demand presentation of (as a bond or option) for redemption

Note: A security issuer may call a security only if calling it is previously provided for, as, for example, in the indenture for a bond or in the stock agreement for preferred stock. The issuer usually pays the holder a premium for a called security.

call

2 of 2 noun

: a demand for payment of money: as

: a notice by the U.S. Treasury to depositories to transfer part of its deposit balance to the Federal Reserve bank

: a notice to a stockholder or subscriber to pay an assessment or an installment of subscription to capital

: call option at option 3

: a formal announcement or recitation

the daily call of the motion calendar

: roll call

the speaker ordered a call of the house

calls 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of call

as in shouts

to speak so as to be heard at a distance we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

shouts
yells
cries
hollers
screams
hollos
bawls
bellows
roars
thunders
halloos
vociferates
sounds off
shrieks
bays
screeches
hails
whoops
shrills
squeaks
howls
crows
wails
squeals
yowls
speaks out
caterwauls
speaks up
yawps
ululates
yaups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

whispers
mumbles
breathes
murmurs
mutters

as in dials

to make a telephone call to use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

dials
phones
telephones
beeps
calls in
rings (up)
cold-calls
buzzes

as in visits

to make a brief visit the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call

Synonyms & Similar Words

visits
sees
steps in
runs in
drops in
drops by
comes over
comes by
stops (by or in)
runs (over)
haunts
pops (in)
looks up
frequents
bops (into)
barges (in)
happens (by)
resorts (to)
hangs (at)

as in cancels

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the game was called on account of rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

cancels
abandons
scraps
recalls
revokes
aborts
calls off
drops
rescinds
repeals
withdraws
suspends
interrupts
halts
terminates
reverses
stops
scrubs
ends
invalidates
nullifies
retracts
recants
cries off
countermands
abrogates
rolls back
discontinues
voids
annuls
relinquishes
writes off
breaks off
surrenders
takes back
holds back
gives up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

continues
keeps
promises
begins
starts
engages
initiates
commences
pledges
undertakes
takes on
takes up

as in considers

to think of in a particular way I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either

Synonyms & Similar Words

considers
regards
counts
believes
views
thinks
accounts
rates
feels
deems
reckons
holds
sets down
takes for
looks (on or upon)
senses
esteems
conceives
imagines
fancies

as in cries

to utter one's distinctive animal sound the dog called whenever it flushed a quail

Synonyms & Similar Words

cries
sings

as in summons

to bring together in assembly by or as if by command called all the night workers in for a meeting

Synonyms & Similar Words

summons
musters
assembles
convenes
convokes
calls out
calls up
calls in
gathers
rallies
collects
groups
knells
reassembles
reconvenes
amasses
rounds up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dissolves
breaks up

as in estimates

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later

Synonyms & Similar Words

estimates
makes
puts
figures
supposes
calculates
guesses
reckons
gauges
judges
concludes
places
gages
conjectures
understands
gathers
reasons
infers
extrapolates
deduces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

measures
calibrates
computes
scales
works out

as in hails

to demand or request the presence or service of rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down

Synonyms & Similar Words

summons
hails
asks
invites
requests
orders
cites
invokes
demands
beckons
calls out
bids
calls up
sends for
subpoenas
rings
assembles
convenes
musters
whistles
convokes
buzzes
commands
requisitions
pages
knells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dismisses
sends (away)
outs
banishes
boots (out)
ejects
turns away
expels
kicks out
routs
ousts
throws out
drums (out)
casts out
runs off
turfs (out)

as in dubs

to give a name to we've decided to call the kitten "Molly"

Synonyms & Similar Words

dubs
names
nominates
labels
terms
designates
nicknames
denominates
entitles
titles
styles
baptizes
christens
specifies
clepes
miscalls
renames
stigmatizes
denotes
tags
brands
relabels
misnames
mistitles
rechristens
code-names
surnames

as in requests

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the union president is refusing to call a strike

Synonyms & Similar Words

requests
orders
asks
mandates
requires
demands
dictates
directs
calls for
decrees
commands
petitions
ordains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cancels
rescinds
countermands

as in predicts

to tell of or describe beforehand somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point

Synonyms & Similar Words

predicts
reads
warns
announces
anticipates
forecasts
presages
prophesies
promises
alerts
foretells
prognosticates
foresees
cautions
vaticinates
proclaims
augurs
forewarns
declares
portends
forebodes
bodes
heralds
forbodes
divines
foreknows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reports
tells
describes
relates
recounts
recites
narrates

calls

2 of 2

noun

plural of call

as in barks

a natural vocal sound made by an animal a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest

Synonyms & Similar Words

cries
barks
roars
howls
notes
callings
croaks
screeches
chirps
squeals
clucks
squawks
honks
cackles
brays
hoots
coos
crows
squeaks
grunts
bleats
yowls
meows
bays
trumpets
yelps
cheeps
bellows
yaps
blats
moos
caws
peeps
quacks
whinnies
twitters
crakes
yips
caterwauls
neighs
mews
lows
oinks
miaows
squalls
tu-whit tu-whoos

as in visitations

a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in

Synonyms & Similar Words

visits
visitations
meetings
drop-ins
stopovers
trysts
rendezvous
get-togethers

as in messages

a communication by telephone give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely

Synonyms & Similar Words

messages
buzzes
rings
callbacks
toll calls
conference calls
voice mails
cold calls

as in inquiries

an act or instance of asking for information put out a call for background information about the suspect

Synonyms & Similar Words

requests
inquiries
questions
queries
questionings
questionnaires
surveys
investigations
polls
researches
probes
interrogatories
explorations
interrogations
studies
inquisitions
probings
inquests
examinations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

answers
responses
replies

as in rights

an entitlement to something you have no call to insult people

Synonyms & Similar Words

rights
claims
dibs
pretensions
pretenses
refusals
pretences
titles
privileges
prerogatives
favors
birthrights

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

releases
waivers
disclaimers
quitclaims

as in decisions

a position arrived at after consideration I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call

Synonyms & Similar Words

decisions
verdicts
determinations
conclusions
opinions
diagnoses
resolutions
judgments
awards
mandates
instructions
judgements
rulings
orders
dictates
deliverances
decrees
views
findings
words
sentences
charges
commandments
choices
edicts
directives
last words
options
feelings
convictions
dooms
selections
adjudications
say-sos
notions
behests
dispositions
sentiments
beliefs
persuasions
consensuses
eyes
minds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

draws
ties
halts
deadlocks
stalemates
standoffs

as in demands

the state of being sought after especially for purchase there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

demands
markets
requests
bear markets
bull markets
seller's markets
buyer's markets

单词	calls
释义	call 1 of 2 verb ˈkȯl called; calling; calls intransitive verb 1 a : to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout call for help b : to make a request or demand call for an investigation c of an animal : to utter a characteristic note or cry d : to speak to or attempt to reach someone by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8) just called to say hello I call once a week to talk to my parents. Several weeks later our son's family called to FaceTime with us.—Daily Reporter (Greenfield, Indiana) —often used with up She called up and asked if we wanted to come over for dinner. e : to make a demand in card games (as for a particular card or for a show of hands) f : to give the calls for a square dance 2 : to make a brief visit called to pay his respects called on a friend transitive verb 1 a(1) : to utter in a loud distinct voice —often used with out call out a number (2) : to announce or read loudly or authoritatively call the roll call off a row of figures (3) : to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game) b(1) : to command or request to come or be present was called to testify (2) : to cause to come : bring calls to mind an old saying c : to summon to a particular activity, employment, or office was called to active duty was called to the bar of justice d : to invite or command to meet : convoke call a meeting e : to rouse from sleep or summon to get up f(1) : to give the order for : bring into action call a strike against the company call a pitchout (2) : to manage by giving the signals or orders that catcher calls a good game g(1) : to make a demand in bridge for (a card or suit) (2) : to require (a player) to show the hand in poker by making an equal bet (3) : to challenge to make good on a statement (4) : to charge with or censure for an offense deserves to be called on that h : to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cry i : to halt (something, such as a baseball game) because of unsuitable conditions j : to rule on the status of (a pitched ball, a player's action, etc.) call balls and strikes call a base runner safe k : to give the calls for (a square dance) —often used with off l(1) : to demand payment of especially by formal notice call a loan (2) : to demand presentation of (something, such as a bond or option) for redemption The bonds could be called 10 years after issue. m(1) : to speak to or attempt to reach (someone) by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8) call the doctor to make an appointment I try to call my parents at least once a week. He arranged for his wife, Stacey, to call him via Skype online from Kylee's fourth-grade classroom on Monday morning—a complete surprise to his daughter.—Elaine Allenemrich —often used with up Call me up when you get back from your vacation. (2) : to generate signals for (a telephone number) in order to reach the party to whom the number is assigned call 911 (3) : to make a signal to in order to transmit a message call the flagship 2 a : to speak of or address by a specified name : give a name to call her Kitty b(1) : to regard or characterize as of a certain kind : consider can hardly be called generous (2) : to estimate or consider for purposes of an estimate or for convenience call it an even dollar c(1) : to describe correctly in advance of or without knowledge of the event : predict He called the upward trend of the stock market in February. (2) : to name or specify in advance call the toss of a coin 3 : to temporarily transfer control of computer processing to (something, such as a subroutine or procedure) call 2 of 2 noun plural calls 1 a : an act of calling with the voice : shout a call for help b : an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it c : an instrument used for calling a duck call d : the cry of an animal (such as a bird) 2 a : a request or command to come or assemble b : a summons or signal on a drum, bugle, or pipe c : admission to the bar as a barrister d : an invitation to become the minister of a church or to accept a professional appointment e : a divine vocation or strong inner prompting to a particular course of action f : a summoning of actors to rehearsal the call is for 11 o'clock g : the attraction or appeal of a particular activity, condition, or place the call of the wild h : an order specifying the number of men to be inducted into the armed services during a specified period i : the selection of a play in football the quarterback's call in the huddle 3 a : demand, claim The aircraft industry continues to have first call on aluminum production.—Americana Annual b : need, justification there's no call for such behavior c : a demand for payment of money d : an option to buy a specified amount of a security (such as stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare put sense 2 e : an instance of asking for something : request many calls for Christmas stories 4 : roll call 5 : a short usually formal visit pay a call on a neighbor 6 : the name or thing called the call was heads 7 : the act of calling in a card game 8 : the act of speaking to or attempting to reach someone by telephone or by a similar online communication service a telephone call a video call made a call to the mayor In a time before keeping in touch was an internet call away, I'd have to say goodbye forever to bedrooms, to classrooms, to friends.—Soniah Kamal Soon after news of Bazemore's return broke, Curry shared a screenshot on Instagram of the two friends on a FaceTime call. Both were smiling, no longer thinking of what-ifs.—Wes Goldberg 9 : a direction or a succession of directions for a square dance rhythmically called to the dancers 10 : a decision or ruling made by an official of a sports contest also : decision sense 1 a tough call to make 11 : a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions (such as a subroutine or procedure) Phrases call a spade a spade 1 : to call a thing by its right name however coarse 2 : to speak frankly Why don't you just call a spade a spade and say that he is a liar? call for 1 : to call (as at one's house) to get I'll call for you after dinner 2 : to require as necessary or appropriate the job calls for typing skills the design calls for three windows call forth : elicit, evoke these events call forth great emotions call in question or call into question : to cast doubt upon a report calling into question the drug's effectiveness call it a day : to stop for the remainder of the day or for the present whatever one has been doing worked another couple of hours and then called it a day call it quits : to call it a day : quit call names : to address or speak of a person or thing contemptuously or offensively call on 1 : to call upon Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency? 2 : to elicit a response from (someone, such as a student) the teacher called on her first 3 US, informal : to directly criticize (someone) for (something, such as bad behavior) … offering ample ammunition to anyone wanting to call her on her fascination with all things violent and degrading.—Michael Upchurch call one's bluff : to challenge in order to expose an empty pretense or threat I called his bluff just to see if he really meant what he said.—Brandy Rankins call the shots : to be in charge or control : determine the policy or procedure The secretary called the shots all through the meeting. call the tune : to call the shots call time : to ask for or grant a time-out call to account : to hold responsible : reprimand He was called to account by his boss for making the error. call upon 1 : require, oblige may be called upon to do several jobs 2 : to make a demand on : depend on universities are called upon to produce trained professionals at call or on call 1 a : available for use : at the service of thousands of men at his call b : ready to respond to a summons or command a doctor on call 2 : subject to demand for payment or return without previous notice money lent at call within call : within hearing or reach of a summons : subject to summons Synonyms Verb bawl bay bellow cry holler hollo halloo hallo roar shout sound off thunder vociferate yell Noun cry note See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He called to passersby for help. She called up to her husband, who was at the top of the stairs. Her husband called back down to her. She saw her friends across the street and called over to them. He called her name in his sleep. The birds were calling as the sun rose. I call once a week to talk to my parents. Where are you calling from? May I say who's calling? I try to call my parents at least once a week. Noun A local call costs less than a long-distance or an international call. If there are any calls for me during the meeting, say that I'll call back later. I got a call from my brother last night. He gave a call to passersby for help. We heard a bird that had a very loud and unusual call. He's an expert at doing bird calls. He has a large collection of duck calls. the call of a trumpet The government has issued a call to its supporters to defend it and hopes they will answer its call. The campaigners renewed their calls for reform. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA. —Emily Baker-white, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023 Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time. —Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023 Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum. —Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023 Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives. —WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023 However, today most young people rarely call each other. —Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023 Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens. —Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023 Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Noun Barber's call to action in 2022:Poor, low-income voters can't afford to sit out this election. —Jennifer E. Mabry, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023 That call has gone largely unheeded—a big reason why the country’s housing market remains in the doldrums. —Rebecca Feng And Cao Li, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 For Peyton, who was an Air Force lieutenant colonel, that decisive call was a heart-racing moment. —Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Feb. 2023 Fielding a call from his wife, Priscilla, Elvis is revealed to be in bed with a groupie. —Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023 In response to the Globe’s request, Healey’s office denied access to her e-mails and phone call logs. —Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023 Advertisement President Biden had a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni late Monday night, before she was scheduled to visit Ukraine, according to a White House readout. —Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2023 In a spirit of neighborliness, a call was placed to Aaron Aziz, a commercial-real-estate broker, to look for alternative pitlike spaces nearby for the plaintiffs to use. —Micah Hauser, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023 Deputies were working the crime scene when a second 911 call alerted authorities to another shooting a few miles away. —Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavonic glasŭ voice First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing call altar call a place to call home at one's beck and call call a halt to call-and-response call/take the register at someone's beck and call booty call beyond the call of duty call box call-board call (a) time-out call at call for call girl call in call in question call forwarding call it/them like one sees it/them call it an early night call it quits call loan call letters call off call sheet call out call on call of nature call someone's bluff call (someone) on the carpet call the shots call the tune call time call-waiting clarion call cattle call call to quarters cold call close call courtesy call conference call distress signal/call duck call hear the call of the wild port of call pay (someone) a call last call judgment call house call return someone's call put in a call to roll call take someone's call wake-up call went beyond the call of duty within call to call one's own too close to call trunk call bring/call/put into play call down call house call it a night call into doubt call in on call (something) to order sick call toll call call to arms it's (someone's) call call in sick call sign call up siren call not much call for curtain call the call of nature call number call slip at call no call for give (someone) a call call to account call names call one's bluff call into question call upon on call call it a day call forth call a spade a spade See More altar call a place to call home at one's beck and call call a halt to call-and-response call/take the register at someone's beck and call booty call beyond the call of duty call box call-board call (a) time-out call at call for call girl call in call in question call forwarding call it/them like one sees it/them call it an early night call it quits call loan call letters call off call sheet call out call on call of nature call someone's bluff call (someone) on the carpet call the shots call the tune call time call-waiting clarion call cattle call call to quarters cold call close call courtesy call conference call distress signal/call duck call hear the call of the wild port of call pay (someone) a call last call judgment call house call return someone's call put in a call to roll call take someone's call wake-up call went beyond the call of duty within call to call one's own too close to call trunk call bring/call/put into play call down call house call it a night call into doubt call in on call (something) to order sick call toll call call to arms it's (someone's) call call in sick call sign call up siren call not much call for curtain call the call of nature call number call slip at call no call for give (someone) a call call to account call names call one's bluff call into question call upon on call call it a day call forth call a spade a spade See More Kids Definition call 1 of 2 verb ˈkȯl 1 : to speak so as to be heard at a distance : shout call for help 2 : to utter in a loud clear voice call out a command 3 a : to announce with authority : proclaim call a halt b : to announce the action of (as a sports game) 4 : summon sense 1 call a meeting 5 : to bring into action or discussion call up reserves 6 a : to make a request or demand of or for call for an end to war b : to give temporary control of a computer to a particular set of instructions 7 : to make a telephone call to 8 : to make a brief visit no salesperson will call 9 a : to give a name to called the cat "Patches" b : to address by a name what did you call me 10 : to regard as being of a certain kind you can call them generous 11 : to estimate as being call it an even dollar 12 a : to utter a cry crows calling b : to attract game by imitating its cry 13 : halt entry 4 sense 2, suspend call a game on account of rain call time caller noun call 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud cry : shout 2 a : a cry of an animal b : an imitation of an animal's cry or a device used to make such an imitation 3 a : summons entry 1 sense 1, invitation b : attraction sense 1 the call of the wild 4 a : demand entry 1 sense 1a, claim b : request entry 1 sense 1 5 : a brief visit 6 : the act of calling on the telephone 7 : a ruling made by an official of a sports contest 8 : a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions Legal Definition call 1 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to announce or recite loudly called the civil trial list 2 : to admit (a person) as a barrister was called to the bar 3 : to demand payment of especially by formal notice call a loan 4 : to demand presentation of (as a bond or option) for redemption Note: A security issuer may call a security only if calling it is previously provided for, as, for example, in the indenture for a bond or in the stock agreement for preferred stock. The issuer usually pays the holder a premium for a called security. call 2 of 2 noun 1 : a demand for payment of money: as a : a notice by the U.S. Treasury to depositories to transfer part of its deposit balance to the Federal Reserve bank b : a notice to a stockholder or subscriber to pay an assessment or an installment of subscription to capital 2 : call option at option 3 3 a : a formal announcement or recitation the daily call of the motion calendar b : roll call the speaker ordered a call of the house calls 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of call 1 as in shouts to speak so as to be heard at a distance we could hear someone calling for help from the other side of the wall Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shouts yells cries hollers screams hollos bawls bellows roars thunders halloos vociferates sounds off shrieks bays screeches hails whoops shrills squeaks howls crows wails squeals yowls speaks out caterwauls speaks up yawps ululates yaups Antonyms & Near Antonyms whispers mumbles breathes murmurs mutters 2 as in dials to make a telephone call to use this cell phone to call me if there's an emergency Synonyms & Similar Words dials phones telephones beeps calls in rings (up) cold-calls buzzes 3 as in visits to make a brief visit the hospital posts the hours during which friends and relatives may call Synonyms & Similar Words visits sees steps in runs in drops in drops by comes over comes by stops (by or in) runs (over) haunts pops (in) looks up frequents bops (into) barges (in) happens (by) resorts (to) hangs (at) 4 as in cancels to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the game was called on account of rain Synonyms & Similar Words cancels abandons scraps recalls revokes aborts calls off drops rescinds repeals withdraws suspends interrupts halts terminates reverses stops scrubs ends invalidates nullifies retracts recants cries off countermands abrogates rolls back discontinues voids annuls relinquishes writes off breaks off surrenders takes back holds back gives up Antonyms & Near Antonyms continues keeps promises begins starts engages initiates commences pledges undertakes takes on takes up See More 5 as in considers to think of in a particular way I wouldn't quite call that cheating, but it's not entirely ethical either Synonyms & Similar Words considers regards counts believes views thinks accounts rates feels deems reckons holds sets down takes for looks (on or upon) senses esteems conceives imagines fancies 6 as in cries to utter one's distinctive animal sound the dog called whenever it flushed a quail Synonyms & Similar Words cries sings 7 as in summons to bring together in assembly by or as if by command called all the night workers in for a meeting Synonyms & Similar Words summons musters assembles convenes convokes calls out calls up calls in gathers rallies collects groups knells reassembles reconvenes amasses rounds up Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissolves breaks up 8 as in estimates to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement let's call that five feet for now, and we'll measure it out later Synonyms & Similar Words estimates makes puts figures supposes calculates guesses reckons gauges judges concludes places gages conjectures understands gathers reasons infers extrapolates deduces Antonyms & Near Antonyms measures calibrates computes scales works out 9 as in hails to demand or request the presence or service of rushed to call a tow truck operator when the car broke down Synonyms & Similar Words summons hails asks invites requests orders cites invokes demands beckons calls out bids calls up sends for subpoenas rings assembles convenes musters whistles convokes buzzes commands requisitions pages knells Antonyms & Near Antonyms dismisses sends (away) outs banishes boots (out) ejects turns away expels kicks out routs ousts throws out drums (out) casts out runs off turfs (out) See More 10 as in dubs to give a name to we've decided to call the kitten "Molly" Synonyms & Similar Words dubs names nominates labels terms designates nicknames denominates entitles titles styles baptizes christens specifies clepes miscalls renames stigmatizes denotes tags brands relabels misnames mistitles rechristens code-names surnames 11 as in requests to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the union president is refusing to call a strike Synonyms & Similar Words requests orders asks mandates requires demands dictates directs calls for decrees commands petitions ordains Antonyms & Near Antonyms cancels rescinds countermands 12 as in predicts to tell of or describe beforehand somehow the political pundit called the race results within a mere percentage point Synonyms & Similar Words predicts reads warns announces anticipates forecasts presages prophesies promises alerts foretells prognosticates foresees cautions vaticinates proclaims augurs forewarns declares portends forebodes bodes heralds forbodes divines foreknows Antonyms & Near Antonyms reports tells describes relates recounts recites narrates See More calls 2 of 2 noun plural of call 1 as in barks a natural vocal sound made by an animal a ranger who could immediately identify the call of every creature in the forest Synonyms & Similar Words cries barks roars howls notes callings croaks screeches chirps squeals clucks squawks honks cackles brays hoots coos crows squeaks grunts bleats yowls meows bays trumpets yelps cheeps bellows yaps blats moos caws peeps quacks whinnies twitters crakes yips caterwauls neighs mews lows oinks miaows squalls tu-whit tu-whoos 2 as in visitations a coming to see another briefly for social or business reasons we paid a call on the new neighbors the day after they moved in Synonyms & Similar Words visits visitations meetings drop-ins stopovers trysts rendezvous get-togethers 3 as in messages a communication by telephone give me a call as soon as you arrive, so I'll know you got there safely Synonyms & Similar Words messages buzzes rings callbacks toll calls conference calls voice mails cold calls 4 as in inquiries an act or instance of asking for information put out a call for background information about the suspect Synonyms & Similar Words requests inquiries questions queries questionings questionnaires surveys investigations polls researches probes interrogatories explorations interrogations studies inquisitions probings inquests examinations Antonyms & Near Antonyms answers responses replies 5 as in rights an entitlement to something you have no call to insult people Synonyms & Similar Words rights claims dibs pretensions pretenses refusals pretences titles privileges prerogatives favors birthrights Antonyms & Near Antonyms releases waivers disclaimers quitclaims 6 as in decisions a position arrived at after consideration I told you my preference for a cruise destination, but it's your call Synonyms & Similar Words decisions verdicts determinations conclusions opinions diagnoses resolutions judgments awards mandates instructions judgements rulings orders dictates deliverances decrees views findings words sentences charges commandments choices edicts directives last words options feelings convictions dooms selections adjudications say-sos notions behests dispositions sentiments beliefs persuasions consensuses eyes minds Antonyms & Near Antonyms draws ties halts deadlocks stalemates standoffs 7 as in demands the state of being sought after especially for purchase there's not much call for woodstoves in this part of the country Synonyms & Similar Words demands markets requests bear markets bull markets seller's markets buyer's markets
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