call1 verbcall2 noun
callcall1 /kɔːl $ kɒːl/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 
WORD ORIGINcall1
Origin:
1100-1200 Old Norse kallaVERB TABLE
call
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | call |
| he, she, it | calls | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | called |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have called |
| he, she, it | has called | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had called |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will call |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have called |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am calling |
| he, she, it | is calling | |
| you, we, they | are calling | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was calling |
| you, we, they | were calling | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been calling |
| he, she, it | has been calling | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been calling |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be calling |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been calling |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Coming, Mom," I called.
- "I'll call your dollar - what have you got?" "Three nines."
- "OK, call it." "Heads."
- "She's a fraud." "I wouldn't call her that."
- A meeting has been called for 3 p.m. Wednesday.
- Already his followers were calling him a saint.
- Can you call Becky before six?
- Didn't you hear me calling you?
- Do you want to be called Miss or Ms.?
- Get out of here or I'll call the police!
- Guidebooks call Chicago "The Windy City".
- His name's actually Robert, but everyone just calls him Bob.
- His secretary started calling around to find out where the commission was meeting.
- I'll call for a taxi now.
- I called round to see if anyone knew where Tom was.
- I called Sue yesterday.
- Mr. Sweeney called while you were out.
- My mother wanted to call me Yuri.
- OK, when I call your name, raise your hand.
- Patty called when you were out.
- A similar service is offered via e-mail by a company called Mercury Mail.
- People wishing to enroll in the study should request a referral from their doctors or call the nearest participating hospital.
- The back page has a strip called Haggis, which is about a black highland terrier and his adventures.
- The three packages used in this example are called A-CONFORMOLINES, E-VALUES and F-MAP.
- The transition to democracy and market economies will call for much patience and persistence.
- This use is a form of spending; in business it is called depreciation.
- Though Republicans called for the president to fire him, Brown refused to step down.
THESAURUS
to speak to someone by telephone. Phoneis more common in British English than American English: · I’ll phone you tomorrow.
to phone someone. Call is used in both British and American English: · One of the neighbors called the police.· Call me later.
British English spoken to phone someone. Ring is more informal than phone or call: · I can ring her at the office tomorrow.
(also give somebody a ring) spoken to phone someone: · If you ever come to Seattle, give me a call.· I’ll give the hospital a ring and see how he is.
formal to phone someone: · Angry listeners telephoned the BBC to complain.
trademark to make a telephone call using special software that allows you to make calls over the Internet: · I Skyped her last night and we spoke for hours.
Longman Language Activatorto describe something or someone in a particular way · Olsen described herself as a campaign manager for the organization.· Critics have described the book as "garbage".· Eliot was described by Lewis as arrogant, sly and insincere.· How would you describe your relationship with your parents?
to describe someone or something in a particular way, especially when this is your opinion and other people might disagree: · People say she's too ambitious.· They say that Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world.· It is an over-simplification to say that Britain is a democracy.
to use a particular word or phrase to describe someone or something in order to give your opinion of them: call somebody something: · Are you calling me a liar?· "She's a fraud." "I wouldn't call her that."· Already his followers were calling him a saint.call something something: · What he did was wrong, but I wouldn't call it a crime.
to describe someone, usually unfairly or incorrectly, as being a particular type or person, especially one that you disapprove of: label somebody (as) lazy/stupid/uncooperative etc: · The unemployed are often labelled as lazy or unreliable.label somebody (as) a troublemaker/alcoholic/dissident etc: · When we're ready to label them as suspects, we'll release their descriptions.· She lashed out at her critics who had labelled her a bimbo.
to describe someone or something as a bad type of person or thing, usually unfairly: brand somebody/something (as) unreliable/incompetent/foolish etc: · Brown's assistant has been branded in the papers as incompetent.brand somebody/something (as) a racist/traitor/coward etc: · Stalin's opponents were branded as spies and traitors.· Government posters from the 1930s branded marijuana a "killer drug."
to describe someone or something as being very good, especially in newspapers, magazines, on television etc: · This new drug is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.· Many still hail Elvis Presley as the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
to give someone or something a name that describes them: call something something · They call Chicago "The Windy City".call somebody something · People call her "The Duck Lady of Lake Murray" because she been feeding the ducks there daily for five years.
to invent a name for someone or something, and use it whenever you talk about them, especially because you think it suits them or is funny: christen somebody/something something: · The band christened her "Mutti" after the German word for mother.· The engine was affectionately christened "Puffing Billy".
to give someone or something a name, often a humorous name, that describes their character - used especially in newspapers: dub somebody/something something: · The two men had such a reputation for drug abuse that they were dubbed "The Toxic Twins."· The program to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys was dubbed "Operation Gobble."
a name that people call someone or something a name given to someone, especially by their friends or family, that is not their real name, and that often describes their character or what they look like: · She got the nickname "Sis" because her brother couldn't pronounce her name when they were kids.· His fondness for rings had already earned him the nickname Ringo.
a word used regularly as a description of someone or something, showing that people think of them, often unfairly, as belonging to a particular type: · He objects to the sexist label - he doesn't think he's sexist at all.· At one time he was given the label "communist" for his opposition to the Vietnam war.
a word or phrase used regularly in connection with a particular person's name to describe their character, behaviour etc, especially in a way the person does not like: · During one game I accidentally scored against my own side and acquired the tag "wrong way" Jones.· I didn't blame her for hating the "mayor's ex-girlfriend" tag.
when people are made to join the army, navy etc also the draft American when people are officially ordered to join the armed forces, especially during a war: · When was conscription introduced in Britain?avoid/dodge the draft: · Many young men went abroad to avoid the draft.
if someone is conscripted , they are made to join the armed forces by law: · Some of the men were volunteers, but most of them had been conscripted.be conscripted into the army/the armed forces etc: · Many of the young soldiers who were conscripted into the army in World War I did not want to fight.
/national service British the system in which everyone has to be a member of the armed forces for a period of time: · All males between the ages of 18 and 60 were liable for military service.· My father was exempted from military service on the grounds of ill health.· My father was posted to Germany during his national service, and that's where he met my mother.do military service: · Did you have to do military service?
British be drafted American to be officially ordered to join the armed forces during a war: · I was called up three months after the First World War broke out.· Thousands of young Americans were drafted to fight in the war in Vietnam.
to ask a professional person to do some work for you to ask someone who has special skills or knowledge to come and deal with a problem: call in somebody: · They called in a private investigator to help them find their son.· Eventually the teenager's behaviour got so bad that the police had to be called in.call somebody in: · When she threatened to sue, we had to call our own lawyer in.
formal to ask a professional person or professional service to come and help you do something because you do not have the knowledge yourself: · You'll have to send for the plumber to mend this leak.· When he started vomiting blood, they sent for the doctor.· The women refused to cooperate with store detectives, and we had to send for the police.
British informal to ask someone who provides a professional service to come to your home to do something: get somebody in: · They got the electrician in because the central heating had stopped working.· It would be much easier if we got somebody in to do all the catering.get in somebody: · After the party we can get in professional carpet-cleaners to do the job.
if someone, especially an organization, brings in a particular service or professional person, they ask them to come and help with a difficult situation or process: bring somebody in: · Everyone was a little surprised by the board's decision to bring Bob Rice in as CEO.· As the crisis worsened, the government had no choice but to bring troops in.bring in somebody: · Many schools are now bringing in private contractors to do the cleaning.
to ask for help or kindness British /ask a favor American to ask someone to be kind or generous by helping you do something or by doing something for you: · Could I ask a favour? I need someone to collect the children from school tonight. Are you free?ask somebody a favour: · I need to ask you a big favor. Could you lend me $1000 till I get my tax refund?
if someone in a very bad situation turns to someone, they ask that person for help, comfort, sympathy etc: · After my wife died I didn't know who to turn to.· Eventually I turned to an organization that helps people with drug and alcohol problems.turn to somebody for something: · When things got really bad, I turned to my family for help.
also call upon formal to ask someone for help when you have a problem and especially when they have offered to help you when they can: call on/upon somebody: · If you ever have a problem, you know that you can always call on us.call on/upon somebody for something: · Members of the religious sect are very reluctant to call on outsiders for help.call on/upon somebody to do something: · Being the only person in the office who speaks German, I'm often called upon to translate.
to make a public request, for example on television or in the newspapers, for money, food, information etc, especially in order to help someone who is in a very bad situation: appeal for: · The Red Cross is appealing for donations of food and clothing following the earthquake.appeal to somebody for something: · The Murrays have appealed to the public for any information about their missing daughter.appeal to somebody to do something: · The speaker had appealed to the miners to vote for their union.
to ask strongly for something or for someone to do something to ask for something, or ask someone to do something, in a firm or angry way that shows you expect them to do it: · I demand an explanation for your appalling behaviour.· The laboratory was surrounded by protesters demanding an end to the animal experiments.· The chief demanded a thorough investigation into the murder.demand to do something: · The police officer made Neil get out of the car and demanded to see his driver's licence.demand that: · Just go to the dry cleaners, show them the dress, and demand that they pay for the damage.
to ask for something, or ask someone to do something, in an anxious way that shows you want it very much: · All right, all right, I'll come! Just stop begging.· He said he wouldn't give me the money unless I got down on my knees and begged him.beg (somebody) for something: · The prisoner was in so much pain all he could do was scream and beg for mercy.· It's the same old story - one night he beats her up, and the next day he begs her for forgiveness.beg somebody to do something: · We all begged him not to drive in the storm, but he wouldn't listen to us.
to ask for something that you want very much, in a sincere and emotional way: · "Please forgive me," she pleaded "I'll never do it again."plead for: · The wife of one of the hostages appeared on TV last night to plead for her husband's life.plead with somebody: · Parker pleaded with his supporters in the crowd to remain calm.
to ask strongly and repeatedly for something important such as a change in the law or the rules, because you think it is necessary: · People in the medical profession are pressing for genuine reforms in policy.· The team is pushing for a new stadium to be built downtown.· Women have been pressing for equal rights and pay for years.
if someone, especially a group of people, calls for something such as justice, equality etc they ask for it strongly and publicly because they think an unfair situation needs to be changed: · Amnesty International has consistently called for the release of political prisoners.· The Football Association is likely to call for a ban on alcohol at football games.· Leaders in both parties are calling for changes in campaign finance laws.
if someone, especially an organization in a bad situation, calls on someone to do something, they ask strongly and urgently for that person to do it because their help is needed: call on/upon somebody to do something: · We are calling upon the government to release all political prisoners.· The Secretary called on all Americans to help stop the abuse and neglect of children.call on/upon somebody for something: · The dance company has called on ballet-lovers everywhere for financial support.
when you are not allowed or do not have the power to do something to change a previous arrangement, so that a meeting, concert, game etc that was planned will not happen: · Classes were canceled for the day.· I forgot to cancel my doctor's appointment.· They were forced to cancel the concert when the conductor became ill.
to stop a meeting or event that you have organized: call off something: · The game was called off due to heavy rain.call something off: · Linda may call the wedding off.
if an event or activity is off , it has been cancelled because of a sudden problem or change in someone's plans: · I'm afraid the party's off. Nick won't let us use his apartment.· Myers called me yesterday to tell me that the deal was off.
British informal to decide not to do something that you have planned because there is a problem: · We haven't really got enough money for the trip -- let's just scrub it.
: shelve a project/plan/idea/proposal etc to decide not to continue with a plan, although it may be considered again at some time in the future: · Plans for a new stadium have been shelved for now.· The city shelved the project due to lack of funding.
to control people or to control what happens to make things happen or make people behave in the way that you want, by using your authority, skill, money etc: · Miss Weston is having difficulty controlling the children in that class.· The area is now controlled by rebels.· The head of department controls the budget.· Oloco is a huge company, controlling over half the world's oil trade.
the ability or power to make things happen or make people behave in the way that you want: have control: · Heads of department can make some decisions, but the chairman has overall control within the company.control over: · They seem to have no control over their children.control of: · Who has control of the budget?
to control a situation, organization, country etc - use this especially about someone who got their power by using force or by clever planning, but not by being elected: · The President has been arrested, and the rebel forces are now in control.be in control of: · Mr Howard questioned whether the police were still in control of the situation.
spoken used to say that someone has the power to make all the decisions and tell other people what to do: · Mrs Earnshaw is in charge, and what she says, goes.
informal to control a situation so that everyone else has to do what you say, agree with you etc: · It's definitely my mother who calls the shots in my family.· It's always been our policy that the customer should call the tune.
British /be in the driver's seat American informal to have more power than anyone else in a particular organization or situation, so that you control everything: · The Conservatives say they are looking forward to the election, and are confident that they will soon be back in the driving seat.be firmly in the driving seat: · This is how the government is now made up, with the Socialists firmly in the driving seat.
if you say someone is the boss within a family or group, you mean they have the most power over the other people in it: · You'd better ask Mom -- she's the boss around here.show somebody who's boss (=show them that you are in control): · He gave the dog a slap round the head, just to show him who was boss.
informal to be the person who has most power in a relationship - use this especially to say that the woman in a relationship controls the man: · I think you should talk to Pat - she's the one who wears the trousers in that household.
if you keep people in check , you control their behaviour, especially so that they cannot behave badly; if you keep a situation, especially a bad one, in check , you stop it developing any further: · The court heard that the general was unable to keep his troops in check.· The disease is held in check by weekly injections of a power drug.
to speak honestly to be honest in what you say: · He wouldn't believe that I was telling the truth.· When you testify in court, you have to swear to tell the truth.tell somebody the truth: · Tell me the truth - does this dress make me look fat?
spoken say this before giving your honest opinion, especially when your opinion may sound unkind or surprising: · To be honest, I don't really like babies.· I wish I'd never met him, to be quite honest.· To be honest with you, I never expected him to get the job.· In all honesty, I've got no idea where she's living now.
spoken you say to be frank or frankly before giving your honest opinion, especially when your opinion may sound unkind or shocking : · To be frank, George isn't very good at the job.· Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.· Well, frankly, I think this proves that there are a lot of people making laws in this country who don't really know what they're doing.
to be honest with someone, especially when they have asked you to give them the correct story, reason etc: · I promise I won't get angry. Just level with me and tell me what happened.· I'm going to level with you - some of the other managers don't think you're ready for a promotion.
to be honest and give someone all the facts about a situation, even if they are unpleasant: · I told her straight that she was wrong. · The people who report to me have to be willing to tell it like it is.
to say exactly what you think even if it offends people: · She believes in speaking her mind, which makes her very unpopular.· Larry isn't afraid to speak his mind, even in front of the boss.
to say what you think in a way that you know might offend other people: · Helmut didn't mince any words in his criticism of the department.
to say exactly what you think about someone or something, especially in a situation where other people would be more polite: · Why not call a spade a spade and say that she's incompetent, if that's what you're thinking.
to speak honestly about someone or something, especially when you are criticizing them, without thinking about their feelings: · Rollins pulled no punches in his memoir, especially when writing about the political system.
to be very rude to someone to be very rude and unpleasant to someone, either by saying rude things to them or by making them feel stupid or unimportant: · Jarvis was fired for insulting a customer.· They offered me $20 for a whole day's work - I felt really insulted.
to speak or behave towards someone in a way that offends them: · My mother doesn't like my boyfriend because he was rude to her once.· You shouldn't let her be so rude to you.
to say a lot of rude, offensive, unpleasant things to someone, especially when you are angry with them: · The men were getting drunk on cheap beer and some had started abusing passers-by.verbally abuse (=to say something very rude to someone): · The player was reported to the tournament director for verbally abusing match officials.
to shout a lot of rude and offensive things at someone: · The crowd screamed abuse as the two men accused of the murder left the court in police vans.· Strikers outside the factory gate were shouting abuse at anybody who tried to get past them.
to try to offend someone by calling them rude names in the way that children do: · He tried to make Oliver cry by hitting him, pulling his hair, and calling him names.· "She said I was a fat pig.'' "Oh, I've been called far worse names than that.''
if an action or someone's behaviour is an insult , it offends you because it shows no respect: · The pay offer of 2% was an insult.be an insult to: · The girl's father claimed the portrait revealing his daughter's face was an insult to Islam.
to give a name to someone or something: call somebody Paul/Jane etc · My mother wanted to call me Yuri.· Guidebooks call Chicago "The Windy City".· This is what psychologists call "body language".
to officially give someone or something a name: · Have they named the baby yet?name somebody Paul/Jane etc: · We named our daughter Sarah.name somebody/something after somebodyalso name somebody/something for somebody American: · Bill was named after his father.· The new building is going to be named for Ronald Reagan.
to give a baby its name at a Christian religious ceremony: christen somebody Paul/Jane etc: · They christened him Patrick John.· She was christened Jessica, but everyone calls her Jess.
to give something a new and different name: · You can rename, delete, or copy files very easily.rename something something: · New Amsterdam was renamed New York in the 17th Century.
to have a particular name · Hi! My name's Ted. I'm from Florida.· "Who's that man over there?" "His name is Lucio Mannonetti and he owns the company."
to have a particular name - use this about a person, thing, or place: · There's someone called Russell on the phone for you.· What's the new teacher called?· They are in favour of what is called "sustainable development".· It was scarcely big enough to be called a school - it was more like a garage.
someone who is named Paul, Jane etc has the name Paul, Jane etc: · Their new baby is named Caroline.· She went to the movies with some guy named Rudi.
if someone or something is known as a particular name, that is the name that people call them, although it is not their real name: · This area is known as Little Odessa because there are a lot of Russians living there.be known to somebody as something: · He was known to his friends as Rambo.be better known as something: · William Shatner is better known as Captain Kirk.
if a book, play, film, painting etc is entitled something, that is its name: · Her first published novel was entitled "Rivers of Passion".· Biko contributed a column to the student newspaper which was entitled "I Write What I Like".
to be called something, use this especially when you are giving another better-known name for something: · This kind of chilli powder sometimes goes by the name of cayenne pepper.· The mixture of fish, rice and eggs goes by the name of kedgeree in most restaurants.
to be called by a particular name - used especially in scientific or technical contexts: · This process, in which liquid metal is poured into moulds, is usually termed die-casting.
when a job or activity needs a particular quality British if a job or activity needs a particular quality, you must have that quality in order to do it well: · Teaching children to read needs a lot of patience and skill.· It must have needed a great deal of self-discipline for you to lose so much weight in such a short time.· What are the qualities that are needed for the job?
if a job or activity takes a particular quality, or a lot of time, money, effort etc, you must have that quality or spend a lot of time etc in order to do it: · Don't get discouraged. Learning a new language takes a lot of effort.it takes something to do something: · It took us about five months to sell our house.· It takes strength and stamina to be a long-distance runner.
formal if a job or activity requires a particular quality, you have to have that quality in order to do it well: · A lot of patience is required to look after a disabled child.· As any couple will tell you, marriage requires commitment and sacrifice from both partners.
if doing something difficult calls for a particular quality or a particular type of behaviour, you must have that quality or behave in that way in order to succeed in doing it: · The Times crossword calls for a certain amount of literary knowledge.· Launching a new product is a highly complicated business, and careful planning is called for.
to be a good reason why something should be done to be the fact or situation that makes it seem right or suitable to do something that would usually be wrong or unfair: · There is not enough evidence to justify such accusations.· No matter what the circumstances, street violence cannot be justified.
if you say that something that is wrong or bad makes it right for you to do something wrong or bad, you mean that it makes your action acceptable: · It's wrong to steal and nothing you can say will make it right.make it right (for somebody) to do something: · Just because you know she cheats, that doesn't make it right for you to do the same.
if a situation calls for a particular behaviour or action, it is a good reason to behave or act in that way: · I hear that you two are getting married. This calls for a celebration.· It was a tricky situation that called for a lot of diplomacy.
formal if a situation warrants a particular behaviour or action, the situation is so bad that there is a good reason to behave or act in that way: · Patients will only be given morphine if their medical condition warrants it.· The offences he has committed are not serious enough to warrant a full investigation.
to do something because of your religious beliefs if you observe a religious custom, you do something on a particular day or in a special way because it is part of your religion: · More than 90% of Jews said they observed the Day of Atonement.· Hakeem is currently observing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and fasts between sunrise and sunset. · Thursday is Ascension Day, when the church observes the bodily ascension of Christ into heaven.
to do something because you feel that God is telling you to do it: · Father really felt he was called to preach by God.· Paul and his helpers were called to be missionaries for Jesus Christ. · Back then, people believed they were called to the ministry.
to say something very loudly to say something very loudly, because you want to make sure that someone hears you, or because you are angry or excited: · "Get out!" she shouted angrily.· There was so much noise from the engine that we had to shout to hear each other.· The protesters marched through the streets, shouting slogans.shout at: · I wish you'd stop shouting at the childrenshout something out/shout out something: · Linda leant out of the widow and shouted out my name.
to shout very loudly, for example because you are very angry or excited, or because you want to get someone's attention. Yell is more informal than shout: · "Don't touch me," she yelled.· The music blaring in the bar was forcing us both to yell to be heard.yell at: · The children were yelling at each other across the street.yell out something/yell something out: · He opened the door and yelled out "Anybody home?''
to shout in a very loud high voice, because you are so angry, afraid, excited etc that you cannot control your voice: · The man pulled a gun, and two of the women near me started screaming.· "Help me!" she screamed.scream at: · Maria felt like screaming at her husband.scream with pain/delight/terror etc: · As a child, I used to wake up screaming with terror in the middle of the night.
to speak more loudly than usual because you are angry about something: · I never heard my father raise his voice in his life.raise your voice at/to: · Don't you raise your voice at me!raised voices (=the sound of people talking loudly because they are angry): · We heard raised voices coming from the next room, and then a cry.
also call to shout loudly because you want to get someone's attention, to let someone know where you are etc: · "Is there anybody there?'' he called out, but there was no reply.· She called out his name but he didn't look back.· Just call me if you need anything. I'm right here.call out for: · I thought I heard someone calling for help.call out to: · The prisoners used to call out to each other from their cells.
to make a sudden loud noise, for example when you are suddenly hurt or afraid: · "Careful!" she cried out. "There's a snake!"cry out in fear/pain/surprise etc: · Chris fell, crying out in pain.
written to shout something loudly, especially because you are feeling strong emotions such as pain or excitement: · "I can't move," Lesley cried. "I think I've broken my leg." · "Come and see what I've found!" Kurt cried.
to shout as a way of showing happiness, approval, or support of someone or something: · At the end, the whole audience stood up clapping and cheering.cheer for: · I saw the way the crowd cheered for him, and I thought, "I want to be like that!"cheer somebody British: · The speaker was cheered loudly when he called for a total ban on nuclear weapons.cheer somebody on (=encourage someone to do something by cheering them as they do it): · All the mums and dads come to cheer their kids on.
to shout in a very loud voice because you are extremely angry or want to frighten someone: · Suddenly the teacher roared my name across the classroom.· "You idiot!" he roared.roar at: · "Get down and don't move,'' the man roared at her.
to shout very loudly and rudely in order to make sure that people hear what you are saying: · "Stop that thief!" he bawled at the top of his voice.· One of the prison guards was bawling orders across the yard.bawl at: · That couple next door are always shouting and bawling at each other.
to shout in a very loud deep voice, especially when you want a lot of people to hear you: · "Be quiet!" the teacher bellowed.· The officer in charge was bellowing instructions through a loudspeaker.bellow at: · Then the referee started to blow his whistle and bellow at me.
to stop something bad or illegal that people are doing · We must take action to stop this illegal trade in ivory.· All the staff are determined to stop bullying in the school.stop somebody from doing something · The new measures are intended to stop troublemakers from travelling abroad to football matches.
to stop an activity, especially one that you consider to be harmful or unacceptable: · Using children in this way is pure exploitation, and it's time we put a stop to it!· She knew that if she didn't put a stop to their squabbling now, it could go on for weeks.
to completely stop an illegal or harmful activity: · The police have introduced new measures to help stamp out violence on the city's streets.· We are determined to stamp out prostitution in this neighborhood.
to take severe action to stop an illegal activity: · The authorities are determined to crack down on terrorism.· Teachers must crack down on bullying as soon as they become aware of it.· Only by cracking down on dealers, can we stop young people getting involved with drugs.
to officially order that an activity should be stopped, especially after it has continued for a long time: · The government has called a halt to the exporting of live animals.· Companies must call a halt to the dumping of toxic waste at sea.
if someone in authority clamps down on an activity or group of people, they take firm action to stop something that is illegal or against the rules: · The new, tougher laws are intended clamp down on the carrying of knives and other weapons.· If we don't clamp down on these troublemakers now, the situation could get out of control.
to prevent something harmful from increasing and start to control and reduce it: · The only way to curb the spread of the disease is by immunizing the entire population.· The government is introducing new measures aimed at curbing inflation.
when a bus, train etc regularly stops at particular places if a train or bus stops at a place, it regularly stops there to let people on and off: · Does this train stop at Lyon?· The bus stops at the top of the hill.
British if a train or bus calls at a particular place, it stops there as part of its regular journey to let people on and off: · This is the 14:30 to Bristol, calling at Reading and Bath.· Does this train call at York?
to stop working at the end of the day or during the day British · We stop work at half past three on Fridays.· They stopped work for a few minutes to consider his offer.
especially British to stop work at the end of the day: · What time do you finish work?finish (=finish work): · I don't finish until seven tonight, so I'll be late home.
spoken to stop work - use this especially to talk about a particular time that you stop work: · Is it OK if I knock off a little early tonight?· I usually knock off at about six.
informal to decide to stop working because you have done enough work, because you are very tired, or because it is late: · We realized we weren't going to get the job finished, so we decided to call it a day.· Look, we're all tired - let's call it a day.
British to stop work, put away your work equipment, and go home: · Everyone packed up and went home.· OK, guys - it's time to pack up now.
to make something stop happening or continuing to make someone stop doing something, or make something stop happening: · The referee stopped the fight when one of the boxers was badly injured.· It is now time to stop the war and begin negotiations for peace.· Officials are planning to take court action to stop publication of the book.stop somebody doing something: · I gave my little brother some chocolate to stop him crying.
to stop something, especially so that it never starts again: · An injury like this could put an end to her dancing career.· The outbreak of war put an end to their romance.
to finally and permanently end something that has continued for a long time: bring something to an end: · A treaty was signed which finally brought the conflict to an end.bring to an end something: · There are calls for the Prime Minister to bring to an end the uncertainty about the election date.
to make something stop changing, developing, or progressing: · The government is determined to halt the trade in illegal animal furs.· All his efforts had failed to halt the increase in street crime.
to decide that a planned action or activity should be stopped after it has already started: · The union decided to call off the strike when they were offered a 10% pay rise.· The meeting was called off at the last minute.· The hunt for the missing boy had to be called off because of severe weather conditions.
to stop an activity earlier than was planned, especially because of something unexpected such as illness or bad news: · She was forced to cut short her holiday and return to the UK.· His education was cut short when his father died of a sudden illness.
to stop an action that has been started, because it would be too dangerous to continue: · The mission was aborted after news came of the capture of the city.· The plane had already started its descent when the pilot received orders to abort his landing.
to officially order that something should be stopped, when you intend to let it start again at a later time: · We have decided to suspend all production at the factory until safety checks can be carried out.· All pay increases are to be suspended until further notice.· The trial was suspended after threats were made against witnesses.
informal to stop giving money to a plan or planned business activity so that it cannot continue: · The city council has pulled the plug on the new housing development.· Over 1000 workers lost their jobs when the company pulled the plug on plans to open ten new stores.
to keep prices or wages at the same level and not increase them: · The company has announced that it intends to freeze all salaries for a year.· All government employees have had their salaries frozen at last year's levels.
to speak to someone by telephone · To find out more, call 555-1972.· Can you call Becky before six?· She called about twenty minutes ago.call for · I'll call for a taxi now.call roundBritish /around American (=call several people or organizations, especially to get information) · I called round to see if anyone knew where Tom was.· His secretary started calling around to find out where the commission was meeting.
also ring British · I'll phone you if there's any news.· Shall I ring Sarah to see if she wants to come out with us?· Did anyone ring while I was out?· Jill phoned to tell you she'll see you tonight.phone for · Let's phone for a pizza tonight.phone/ring round British (=telephone several people or organizations, especially to get information) · You'd better ring round some travel agents to get some prices.
to speak to someone by telephone . Telephone is more formal than phone or call , and is used especially in writing: · About five o'clock, a woman telephoned Bernstein.· For details of your nearest tourist office telephone 4127.· Mr Dodd telephoned this morning.telephone for: · Write or telephone for more information.
British /call up American to speak to someone by telephone, especially in order to have a friendly conversation with them or to ask for information: · Your uncle rang up about an hour ago.· "I don't know what time the last train is." "Well, phone up and find out."ring/call/phone up somebody: · Why don't you call up Jackie and apologize?· She uses the office phone to phone up her friends in Sweden.ring/call/phone somebody up: · John called him up to make sure of the date of the graduation ceremony.· I might phone him up at home.
also give somebody a ring British spoken to speak to someone by telephone - use this especially when you are telling someone that you will telephone them, or when you are asking them to telephone: · Just give me a call if you need anything.· Why don't I give you a ring later and find out when you'll be free?
to use the telephone to speak to someone: · Diana made a quick call to Munich before the meeting.· There's a pay phone in the lobby if you need to make a telephone call.· Limit the number of personal phone calls you make at work.
to be speaking to someone on the telephone: · Rosie's still on the phone.· There's someone on the phone for you.be on the phone to: · He was on the phone to a friend when he noticed the smoke.be on the phone with: · How long are workers on the phone with customers?talk/speak on the phone: · Marie and I talk on the phone at least once a week.have somebody on the phone (=to have someone calling you): · Mr Rogers, I have Anita Payne on the phone for you.
informal also give somebody a bell British informal to telephone someone: · I'll give Larry a buzz. Maybe he'll want to go too.· Can you give Mary a bell? She rang earlier.· Give me a ring if you decide you can come.
to succeed in reaching someone by telephone: · I tried calling my parents, but I couldn't get through.get through to: · Did you get through to Mr McWhirter?
a telephone call · We keep getting calls from newspaper reporters.· One phone call to London got her a job interview.· After several telephone calls, detectives traced two witnesses to the accident.call/phone call/telephone call for · Mr Deckard, there's a call for you. Will you take it in your office?long-distance call (=to or from someone a long way away) · He made several long-distance calls to Hong Kong.local call (=to someone near you) · Local calls are free.
to telephone someone again also ring back British to telephone someone again, for example because they were not available when you telephoned them before: · "Would you like to leave a message?" "No, that's okay. I'll call back later."· I'm afraid Mr Jones is in a meeting. Could you ring back in about an hour?call somebody back: · "Does Jake want me to call him back?" "No, he said to meet him at eight o'clock."
to telephone someone because they telephoned you before when you were not available - use this especially in business contexts: · Gage did not return phone calls from reporters to his office Monday.· Dr Shapiro is busy right now, but I'll ask him to return your call when he's free.
to telephone a number again because someone was already speaking on that line when you telephoned before: · I've already phoned him twice, but I suppose I'd better try again.try somebody/a number again: · It's engaged. I'll try her again later.
to visit a person or place on the way to somewhere else also stop in American to visit a person for a short time while you are on your way to somewhere else: · I just stopped in to say goodbye before I go on vacation.· Stop by for a drink on your way home from work.
to make a short visit to someone, while you are on your way somewhere, especially if they are ill or need help: · I promised to look in on Dad and see if he's feeling better.· Tom will look in on you later to see if you need anything.
British /come by American to visit a person or place for a short time while you are on your way to somewhere else: · Why don't you call in on your way up north?· Come by on Saturday and we'll have a drink together.call in on somebody: · I called in on Sally yesterday.
to make a short visit to a place during a journey: · We'll stop off and see you on our way back.stop off in/at: · He stopped off in Paris for a couple of days.
to visit somewhere for a short time during a long journey, especially a plane flight: stop over in: · The flight to Australia takes 28 hours but we stop over in Singapore for a night.
to visit someone for a short time especially British to visit someone for a short time: · Why don't you call on Matt on your way back from work and see how he is?· One of our salesmen would be delighted to call in on you in your own home.
especially spoken to visit someone for a short time, especially when they are not expecting you: · Lizzie said she'd drop in later to let us know what the arrangements are for tonight.· Kate dropped by this morning.drop in to see somebody: · I'll drop in to see you later.
British informal to visit someone for a very short time: · I might be able to pop in for about half an hour.· Just pop by when you've got a minute and I'll show you our holiday photographs.pop in to see somebody: · I popped in to see Keith on my way home.
British to visit someone who lives near you for a short time: · Fred calls round sometimes on his way to the sports centre.· I'll call in tomorrow then, Mum.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY call for somebody/something Meaning 1call for + NOUN
Do you think we need to call an ambulance (=phone to ask an ambulance to come)? He called for a boycott of the elections. a call-in talk show He got his call-up papers in July. They have called a temporary ceasefire in the region. The press office fielded numerous calls from the media. hoax calls (=telephone calls giving false information) to the police obscene phone calls (=calls from an unknown person saying obscene things) I need to make a quick phone call. I got a phone call from someone called Mike. Vitamin C is popularly believed to prevent colds. My first port of call will be the post office. The police called for reinforcements. You can use an answerphone to screen your phone calls before you answer them. Our helpline takes 3.5 million calls (=telephone calls) a year. I had a telephone call from George this morning. Can I make a quick telephone call? With 15.7 seconds left, Washington State called time out. It was a tough call (=a difficult decision), but we had to cancel the game because of the weather. They agreed to call a truce. the phenomena variously known as ‘mass culture’, ‘popular culture’, or the ‘public arts’
· Demonstrators have called for an end to the fighting.
· Opposition parties called for the president’s resignation.
· The European Parliament have called for action on age discrimination.
· French farmers have called for a ban on imports.
· In 1980 he called for a boycott of the Olympic Games.
· Scientists are calling for a change in the law.
· Relatives have called for an inquiry into the causes of the plane crash.
· The prime minister called for a return to traditional Labour values.
· The Church has called for reform of the law.
· Human Rights groups have called for the abolition of the death penalty.
(=for an end to a war)· The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=ask forcefully)· Voters are demanding tougher action on gun crime.
Do you think we need to call an ambulance (=phone to ask an ambulance to come)? (=one that is often unpleasant or contains threats)
· French farmers have called for a ban on imports.
He called for a boycott of the elections. (=telephone for one to come)· Here's the phone number if you want to call a cab.
a call-in talk show He got his call-up papers in July. They have called a temporary ceasefire in the region. British English (=that you must pay a workman to come to your home)· The electrician said there is a £40 call-out charge.
· Are you free later if I call in for a chat?
(=telephone one, especially to ask them to come to you)· His mother was very worried and called the doctor.
(=make people unsure about something)· The accuracy of his account was called into doubt.
(=more than you have to do as part of your job)· She's a doctor who has gone beyond the call of duty in her care for her patients.
(=arrange for an election to happen)· The prime minister would be unwise to call an election now.
(=publicly ask for something to happen or be done)· The union is calling for an end to discrimination.
(=someone who says they are an expert, but who you do not respect very much)· There are many so-called experts willing to tell you how to bring up your children.
The press office fielded numerous calls from the media. (=publicly ask for something to stop)· The government has called for a halt to the violence.
hoax calls (=telephone calls giving false information) to the police· Applicants who are called for interview may be asked to have a medical exam.
(=say that someone is lying)· Are you calling my mother a liar?
(also convene a meeting formal) (=arrange a meeting)· The board has the power to convene a general meeting if necessary.
(=say someone’s name loudly, to get their attention)· He called Jean’s name, but there was no answer.
(=use that name when you speak to them)· Everyone called him by his first name.
obscene phone calls (=calls from an unknown person saying obscene things) (=something that belongs to you) She just wanted a place to call her own.
She just wanted a place to call her own.· Are you sure your boss doesn’t mind your using the telephone for personal calls?
· A petition calling for an inquiry was signed by 15,118 people.
· I called her on the phone and invited her to Las Vegas.
I need to make a quick phone call. I got a phone call from someone called Mike.· Staff called the police when they noticed a broken window.
Vitamin C is popularly believed to prevent colds. My first port of call will be the post office. (=make people doubt it)· He brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.
British English old-fashioned (=say the names of the students in a class, to check who is there)
The police called for reinforcements. (=publicly ask for it)· After the defeat, there were calls for the coach's resignation.
· We support the EU resolution calling for a ban on the use of these fishing nets.
(=phone someone who phoned you)· I left a message but he hasn't returned my call.
(=say the list of names to check who is there) The teacher called the roll. Three senators missed the roll call.
The teacher called the roll. Three senators missed the roll call. You can use an answerphone to screen your phone calls before you answer them.· They called off the search when it got dark.
(=phone to say you are not coming in to work because you are ill)· I could have called in sick, but I knew you needed this report.
(=one that does not relate to business)· Don't misunderstand, this is purely a social call.
(=tell people to strike)· The union threatened to call a strike.
(=decide not to continue with it)· The strike was called off two days later.
(=when a group asks people to strike)· The ANC estimated that more than 4,000,000 people heeded its strike call.
Our helpline takes 3.5 million calls (=telephone calls) a year. (=telephone for a taxi to come)· Can you phone for a taxi and I'll get our coats.
(=telephone for a taxi to come for someone else)· Call me a taxi, would you?
· Her son doesn’t even call her on the telephone.
· She got a telephone call from Joe last night.
I had a telephone call from George this morning. Can I make a quick telephone call? With 15.7 seconds left, Washington State called time out. It was a tough call (=a difficult decision), but we had to cancel the game because of the weather. They agreed to call a truce. the phenomena variously known as ‘mass culture’, ‘popular culture’, or the ‘public arts’ (=require a witness to speak in court)· She was the final witness to be called.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· A truly socialist legal system and democracy complete with free speech and free media were called for.· New strategies for regional distribution were called for, and a fresh interest in the regions was shown by Whitehall.· Before setting it in place, though, an Ultratherm heating mat was called for.· A considerable injection of resources will be required to provide the managerial and technological expertise called for in the White Paper.· Problems of enforcement A final note on the enforcement of the duty of care is called for.· I like Marshalls in the studio if a heavy sound is called for, but I find they vary quite a lot.· The day dawned misty and drizzly so we went to have a look, confident heroics would not be called for.· Once dead, treatment obviously is no longer called for.
· Each of our shops is staffed by a small friendly team of experts. Call in and meet them.· Bye was called in to testify once Brett left, and he was asked to produce Yardley the next day.· On our way back we called in at the field centre, a converted ex-shunter's cabin.· We finally rescued our wounded, and, with the artillery still pounding, we called in for an air strike.· Environmental health officers have been called in and are now treating the problem.· It would also enable all telephone calls in and out of their workplaces to be intercepted.· Lawyer B wrote to the neighbour, who called in to see him.· I am an accountant, I have been called in by the bank, and my duty is to the bank.
· After passing the information to our shore controls we were told to call off the operation and return to Southampton.· Only two death row inmates have been put to death since then, and both men chose to call off their appeals.· The plan was called off at the last moment.· Once the search team was called off, Aldegonda joined the Benedictine order.· A car boot sale at Boxted Airfield has also been called off.· Throughout the property market, deals that had been nearly completed were called off.· Stopped Thousands of residents were ordered to stay indoors and close all windows before the alert was finally called off.· Just before midnight they called off the fast and rushed Snyder to a hospital.
· This is sometimes called partial indexing.· The newer ones, such as that one, are sometimes called miniskirt houses.· Trades his latest software for your latest. Sometimes called a Mail-Trader.· Piano legs, they are sometimes called.· This term is sometimes called the external energy.· Unsupervised Learning Unsupervised learning is sometimes called self-supervised learning.· This emerging kind of organization within production is sometimes called flexible specialization.· We must even be judicious when hiking though the outback, where objects sometimes call out for rescue.
· More importantly, the defense finally made a critical play when called upon.· This court is thus called upon for the first time to give construction to these articles....· Meanwhile, all available characters have been called upon to repeat bits of exposition over and over.· The boat seemed to be crying out in pain, like an arthritic suddenly called upon to use weak muscles.· Fortunately, we are rarely called upon to sacrifice our lives literally.· I did not feel called upon to answer as the rest did.
NOUN· Garang had called for a constitutional conference, involving all political parties.· She startled people on arrival in Washington in 1932 by calling a news conference before her husband.· The National Council of the Guild decided by three votes to two to call a special conference to rescind the affiliation decision.· They called a news conference at Santa Anita on Thursday to announce that Cigar will be starring in a new series.· The next step would be to come out in public and call a Press conference.· The university then called the press conference to announce the news.· Gen Wiranto called a news conference in Jakarta to say that he would not step down until his position had been clarified.· We know this because White practically calls a news conference every day to relate those facts.
· Delhi resembled an armed camp as the government pulled out all the stops to prevent a rally called to demand early elections.· Kwasniewski has said he may dissolve parliament to put the issue to rest and call for new elections.· Pawar called for an election of the parliamentary party leader by secret ballot.· He would be obliged to call new elections within three months.· Rather than cut shabby deals, he should call a general election.· His opponents say his return was a violation of a town code calling for direct election of the mayor.· The original Bill came under strong attack and fell when John Major called an April election.· Four years later, he called elections and turned over power to civilian rule.
· For more information, call 881-6350.· For information, call 327-4809 or 884-1220.· For information, call 447-7217.· For lodging information, begin by calling the ski resort of your choice.· For more information, call 623-1000 or 622-5924; or see the City Week listings.· For more information, call Lori Lantz at 299-3000, ext. 103.
· He called the meeting to discuss an expedition at silver level.· Mandy, Mrs Foster has called a staff meeting.· Already he has called an extraordinary meeting of directors and supporters to discuss his radical new proposals.· As chairman you are responsible for calling the meeting, holding it together, and devising an effective way of working.· Hours were spent on phone calls, meetings.· The result of this was a surprise telephone call from Jenny herself suggesting that we should call a meeting.· You may even wish the witnesses to be called into the meeting, so that you can question them yourself.
· Every few minutes a man came in and called some one's name.· When a runner from the office called my name, I jumped out of my skin.· The isolation seemed complete, in the haste he had forgotten his companion and in recompense he called out his name.· If I call it by this name I will have the whole of a dental audience with me.· Houston also is responsible for the Kissing Oak being called by that name.· This will help it to identify with you, and soon instinctively it will come to you when you call its name.· Where it had lain there was blooming a new and lovely flower, and they called it by his name, Narcissus.
· He then lifted the phone to call Peggy Vanderheld, Hauser's statuesque and hard-bitten personal assistant.· Meyer did not return phone calls late Tuesday.· Now pick up your phone, call us, and move on to Stage Two.· I reached for the phone to call Goldman Sachs, Alex.· Getting a phone call at the Writers' Club had so confused me that I became half deaf.· I served on the citizenship working party after receiving a phone call from David Blunkett's office.· Eid got a phone call with a demand for a correction.
· If they call the police that would be different.· One moment he doubted Teal had called the police, and the next moment he was sure he had.· Go to a neighbour's house and call the police.· Stanton later managed to free himself, called police and told them his stolen car was equipped with a tracking device.· When the lifeboat approached he refused the rescue crew's assistance so helmsman Mike Picknett called the police.· I would call the police, everyone.
· Such a view is called into question by Jacques Lacan's understanding of the subject's relation to the mirror image.· Yet when he called for questions, there was silence.· The success of the modernisation drive was called into question as was the security of party leaders who supported the developmentalist line.· In an age where commercial profit and gain are predominant, the purpose of archaeology is often called into question.· Every relationship on the show will be called into question.· Does not this call into question a view of lawyers as controllers of the masses?· Yet it is this very assumption which these writers call into question.
· Cant about the free market creating opportunities for poor people is meaningless when wealth calls all the shots.· Traditionally, Tucson Water officials have also been allowed to call the shots.· But chaps who try chat-up lines of their own get the boot-because she likes to call the shots.· Strug, the Houstonian with powerful floor and vault routines, may benefit from having Karolyi calling the shots.· Simple-ad men call the shots and they want gullible audiences.· Not many years ago, they called all the shots.· He wanted some greater degree of power for himself, always within a political reality where the malais ultimately called the shots.· He had been in another program, where he got to call all the shots.
· They now have to ballot their members before being able to call a strike.· The opposition has called for a citywide strike Monday.· The five unions who called the indefinite strike said up to 80 percent of postal workers stayed away from work in some areas.· When we decided we had them pinned down, they called in an air strike.· They called a protest strike for Aug. 21-23, leaving it to individual parties to decide on a boycott.· It broke right down in there for a called third strike.· That is, unless the Postman was called out on urgent strike.· He opened the sixth inning with a breaking ball for a called strike to Greg Gagne.
· Maurice has a gadget to record any telephone calls he wants to.· We make it to a telephone, call Stan, and he comes to fetch us straight-away.· I've got one or two telephone calls to make.· Neither Whitacre nor his lawyers returned telephone calls seeking comment on the charges.· As her fears bordered upon obsession, she began deliberately re-dialling telephone numbers Charles had called.· But the phone company patched through a line Friday night, and du Pont answered the telephone when authorities called.· This would enable all telephone calls in and out of their homes to be intercepted.· Gingrich, who has been making telephone calls to reassure colleagues, will address House Republicans on Monday night.
· Prosecutors called 24 witnesses, all of whom underwent aggressive cross-examination by the defense.· The judge insisted that a tedious technical trial be run before Mr Schlichtmann could call non-expert witnesses.· I saw more of human agony and woe than l trust I will ever again be called on to witness.· I can't call witnesses, I can't produce evidence.· Frazier was asked to leave the party several times the police were even called according to the witness.· Let us call in two expert witnesses.· But the most controversial is expected to be called to the witness stand.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► call it £10/two hours etc► call it a draw► call a huddle► call (somebody) back► call somebody/something ↔ in► call somebody ↔ out► call somebody/something ↔ out► call something ↔ up► call somebody ↔ up► call somebody ↔ up► call something ↔ upPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► answer the phone/a call/the door► be called to the Bar► call somebody’s bluff► call/phone somebody collect► judgment call► call somebody names► trace a call
1telephone [intransitive, transitive] to telephone someone: - But chaps who try chat-up lines of their own get the boot-because she likes to call the shots.
- Does not the divine drama seem to suggest that the Devil is calling the tune?
- It was the businessmen, not the lords, who called the tune when the industrial system began.
- Now, those calling the shots for the company began to realize that the whole damn case was getting too risky.
- Strug, the Houstonian with powerful floor and vault routines, may benefit from having Karolyi calling the shots.
- Traditionally, Tucson Water officials have also been allowed to call the shots.
- Watching outsiders call the shots is not easy.
- You young girls can call the tune nowadays.
- Come on, guys, let's call it a day.
- Look, we're all tired - let's call it a day.
- We realized we weren't going to get the job finished, so we decided to call it a day.
- But yesterday he announced he was calling it a day.
- By 1 p.m. we had another forty-five sheep on deck and decided to call it a day.
- He decided to call it a day after doctors told him he had lost the other testicle.
- It's time I called it a day.
- It would do this twice more and then call it a day.
- Mishak and Malaika call it a day.
- So he agreed to call it a day.
- Time to call it a day, ladies.
- He has been calling collect on the telephone, begging her to visit.
- And while the injunctions are subject to unwitting acceptance, it is impossible to call them into question.
- Nothing that has happened since has called that judgment into question.
- Back then, people believed they were called to the ministry.
- Father really felt he was called to preach by God.
- Paul and his helpers were called to be missionaries for Jesus Christ.
- Sandy felt called to do missionary work.
- But the most controversial is expected to be called to the witness stand.
- He said that the police would be called to investigate Dempsey and he would be out of a job.
- How many more outrageous examples of excess in political fund raising and spending do they need to be called to action?
- Managers who live in the hotel usually have regular work schedules, but they may be called to work at any time.
- Responsibility refers to the liability of a person to be called to account for his/her actions and results.
- The general meeting of the shareholders of the target company may be called to decide upon defence measures.
- We are praying that very ordinary people will be called to a very special task.
- Why, then, should lawyers be called to task for protecting the rights of the accused under the Constitution?
- I now call this meeting to order.
- Having had the bloody debris removed, he called the cast to order and began work.
- The new Senate president banged down the gavel and called the chamber to order with a strong firm voice.
- Since you bought the movie tickets and I bought dinner, let's just call it even.
- Above all, the Fourth International calls attention to the turn in the pattern of the world revolution.
- And Feinstein, 62, has been aggressive in calling media attention to her bipartisanship.
- But despite these signs of success Hansen won't take full credit, calling attention to his brother, Steve.
- For our purposes, I call special attention to the chapters on structural configurations.
- It called attention to a need for safeguards of the rights of prisoners, disabled people, women and immigrant workers.
- President Clinton called attention to the broader issues with his veto of the balanced budget act.
- Stephen Scobie has called attention to the sheer excess with which Leonard adorns his pages.
- This book is in-tended largely to call attention to this opportunity and to point to the consensus for action that already exists.
- Can you call to mind when you last saw her?
- Fresno and Modesto are cities that call to mind the words "hot" and "dry."
- Besides the unlimited license to overcharge, the prosecutor has a crowbar called time to hold over your head.
- It is tempting, then, to call time on G8 summits.
- Read in studio Britain's most exclusive clockmaker is about to call time on his business - because of the recession.
- Survey calls time on fears Government concerns that the 1988 Licensing Act would encourage greater consumption of alcohol have been proved unfounded.
- This is called time-dating.
- Washington State called time out, then had three chances from inside 10 feet but could not convert.
- As the banks were squeezed, they called in loans and forced bankruptcy on their clients.
- As we have seen, if banks are short of cash they can call in loans from the discount houses.
- No banks to call in loans.
- The college takes 500 pupils from across the world and decided to call in debt collectors as a last resort.
- He calls himself a Christian, but he's not very nice to strangers.
- The people responsible for the accident must be brought to account.
- But when it was over, Cronin called me to account.
- Inevitably, Whitney and the board called him to account.
- It is a summary remedy which should enable a person in default to be brought swiftly to account.
- Promotion panels, search committees, nominating bodies, nobody calls them to account.
- The debate is intended to bring the Government to account.
- In that regard, this disc is aptly named.
- It was aptly named the Plough & Harrow.
- The aptly named Honda Accord has been produced in co-operation with Rover.
- The latter was aptly named, so tart that the first gulp curled your lips back.
- The Manor might be aptly described as a spiritual College.
- The Moonlight Restaurant was aptly named.
- The parish was recently founded and aptly named.
- Then it was being run by the aptly named Thomas Mill.
- Both of these draw attention to the urgent need to provide better opportunities and facilities to encourage walking and cycling.
- Darwin knew these things perfectly well, and drew attention to them.
- Despite many advantages, such a definition fails to draw attention to the unifying characteristics of pragmatic phenomena.
- My hon. Friend rightly draws attention to the benefits of Community co-operation.
- One can merely draw attention to the problem here, for local arrangements were complex and varied.
- Richard Hodges has drawn attention to the beginnings of this process in the post-Roman period with the establishment of emporia.
- The feminine voice at the start of the Shipman's Tale is a conundrum that draws attention to the teller.
- Wearing sunglasses indoors is pretty much guaranteed to draw attention to you.
- He also studied law and was called to the bar by the Middle Temple in 1874.
- He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1856.
- He was called to the bar in 1609.
- He was called to the bar in 1843 and for most of the rest of his life he practised as a conveyancer.
- He was called to the Bar when he left Oxford.
- In 1808 he entered Lincoln's Inn and was called to the bar in 1814 though he never practised.
- I have never liked to be at anybody's beck and call.
- She was always rushing around at her mother's beck and call.
- I had to be at his beck and call, night and day.
- Demmons was called on the carpet by the Board of Supervisors to explain his excessive spending.
- To this end an unofficial courtesy visit was arranged and in August 1857 the Imperial couple came to Osborne.
- Anyone who dares defend this breakthrough speaks in hushed tones, fearing crank calls and canceled grants.
- Compaq is pretty wonderful about fixing such stuff under warranty, so give them a call.
- If Andruw gives you any trouble, give me a call.
- If you'd like to meet up for a drink or something, do give me a call on the above number.
- It's obvious: unless work gives us a buzz, we won't give our best.
- So why not give us a call!
- Still, he would give Carter a call.
- Will you give me a call if you have any ideas?
- You and a friend can give each other a call.
- Here General McDowell called a halt.
- Objectives of this kind threaten to impoverish the nation and will cause the electorate to call a halt.
- On the Monday before her wedding-day, Diana gave serious consideration to calling a halt to the whole affair.
- Small wonder many women call a halt.
- Surely it is time to call a halt to all vehicles on the pavement.
- The charade at the White House today about calling a halt to politics is transparently hypocritical.
- They ought to see that and just call a halt.
- When she got the blade of the shove between her teeth and began to worry it I called a halt.
- Illiterates have no hope at all of calculating the expense of local service, let alone long-distance calls.
- Let us handle your long-distance calls, the letter said.
- Starting in late 1984, other elements of long-distance calling will begin to change..
- Taking a long-distance call still causes a certain turbulence here.
- The company said it plans to offer wireless telephone service beginning Thursday, with discounted packages of local and long-distance calling.
- Each ornament on their Christmas tree brings to mind the friend or relative that gave it.
- Wiesel's speech called to mind the victims of the Holocaust.
- But they were shocked that just over one in ten could bring the day to mind.
- But whose ministry is it to bring things to mind and to convict?
- For some reason, the book brings Don Quixote to mind, charging in from the right.
- I can still bring it to mind, with lines of people coming off the hillsides and on to the road.
- Red and green, of course, bring the holidays to mind.
- Remembering them brought back to mind the Wainfleet item.
- Weiss' comment brings several thoughts to mind, about a subject on which little thinking has been done.
- What brings this all to mind is something that happened recently at the convenience store.
- A few telephones had direct outside lines when the switchboard closed down at night.
- Caroline Amphlett had left and it was switched through to an outside line.
- Each telephone instrument had its own dial and from it can be dialled other extensions as well as outside calls.
- She concentrated on the outside call.
- There's a private telephone in the compartment in front of you if you need to make any outside calls.
- Another out-of-town visitor paid a call last month.
- Having met his hero one evening at a small gathering, he was invited to pay a call the following week.
- I was more than once surprised to see men going into those rooms, paying visits to the legless men.
- Latimer is living apart from people, divorced even from religious faith by his visions, when Charles Meunier pays a visit.
- No, Robert insisted, he could not, would not, pay a visit to such distant parts.
- The Marshal decided it was time to pay a visit to Headquarters.
- Then one day, just for old times' sake, I paid a visit to Winston Street.
- They were scheduled to pay a visit to another model resettlement village that morning - their last official tour.
- Her benefits were therefore not so much economic as political: he who pays the piper calls the tune.
- It was a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
- After 8 years of marriage, they're calling it quits.
- At midnight the band still showed no sign of calling it quits.
- Fortunately, the timeless musical genius knew when to call it quits, though his stunning creations live on.
- He thought it was time to call it quits.
- In the House, 33 members -- 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans -- are also calling it quits.
- It would be easy to call it quits.
- No one is suggesting that Zajedno is about to call it quits.
- Now you've broken it ... well, let's hope they count Miss Tuckey as a pro and call it quits.
- Spring focus: Albert Belle's chronic hip problem could force him to call it quits.
- Still, Elgaen is not ready to call it quits.
- Daniel Boone heard it: the siren song of the open road, beckoning him to pack up and go.
- Forty Niners president Carmen Policy called the lure of free agency a siren song.
- Mr. Sheerman Is not it time that the Minister ignored some of the siren voices behind her?
- The bottom line is that General Motors heeded the siren song of management Centralism in the mid-sixties.
- Then, unable to resist the telephonic siren song, she picked it up.
- They prepared their siren song for the early-evening crowd.
- This coalition must hold together in the post-war settlement and resist the siren voices calling for a huge re-arming of the region.
- Why not call a spade a spade and say that she's incompetent, if that what you're thinking.
She calls her father every couple of days. I’ll call you soon. What time did Tony call?call a doctor/the police/a cab etc (=telephone someone and ask them to come to you) I think we should call a doctor. I’m gonna call the cops!► see thesaurus at phoneGRAMMAR• You call someone on the phone: · Call me tomorrow. ✗Don’t say: Call to me tomorrow.• If you call to someone, you shout at them to get their attention: · He called to the driver to stop.2describe [transitive] to use a word or name to describe someone or something in a particular waycall somebody something Are you calling me a liar? You may call it harmless fun, but I call it pornography.call somebody names (=use insulting names for someone) The other kids used to call me names, but I tried to ignore them.3have a name [transitive] to have a particular name or title, or use a particular name or title for someone or somethingbe called something Our son is called Matthew. The arrow that appears on the screen is called a cursor.call somebody something My name’s Virginia, but my friends call me Ginny. Do you want to be called Miss or Ms?call somebody by something I prefer to be called by my middle name.4give somebody/something a name [transitive] especially British English to give someone or something the name they will be known by in the future SYN name American English: What are you going to call the new puppy?call somebody something They’ve decided to call the baby Louise.5ask/order by speaking [transitive] to ask or order someone to come to youcall somebody into/over/across etc Peter called the waitress over and ordered a large brandy. Marcie was called up to the principal’s office.6arrange [transitive] to arrange for something to happen at a particular timecall a meeting/strike/election etc The Security Council has called an emergency session to discuss the crisis. According to the law, the election must be called within the next two months.7say/shout [intransitive, transitive] to say or shout something loudly so that someone can hear you: I heard someone calling in the distance. ‘I’m coming!’ she called down the stairs. Sheila was just sneaking out when her mother called her. She heard him call her name.call to The foreman called to the workmen.8call yourself something to say that you are a particular type of person, although you do nothing to show this is true: How could Julian call himself a friend and then let me down so badly?9call the shots/tune informal to be in a position of authority so that you can give orders and make decisions: It was a job in which she was able to call the shots.10call it a day informal to decide to stop working, especially because you have done enough or you are tired: Come on, let’s call it a day and go home.11call collect American English to make a telephone call that is paid for by the person who receives it SYN reverse the charges British English12read names [transitive] (also call out) to read names or numbers in a loud voice in order to get someone’s attention: When I call your name, go and stand in line.13court [transitive] to tell someone that they must answer questions in a law court or in front of an official committee: The prosecution called its next witness.call somebody to do something They were called to give evidence at the trial.GRAMMAR Call is often passive in this meaning.14call (something) into question to make people uncertain about whether something is right, good, or true: I feel that my competence is being called into question here.15be/feel called to do something to feel strongly that you should do something: He felt called to write to all his fellow investors, warning them of the impending crisis.16call somebody/something to order formal to tell people to obey the rules of a formal meeting17visit [intransitive] (also call round British English) to stop at a house or other place for a short time to see someone or do something: She called round for a chat.call on somebody Let’s call on James on the way home.call (in) at something I regularly called in at his office for news.call into something People often call into the library while they’re out shopping.18call it £10/two hours etc spoken used to suggest a general figure rather than a more specific one, especially in order to make things simpler: ‘I owe you £10.20.’ ‘Oh, call it £10!’19call it a draw if two opponents in a game call it a draw, they agree that neither of them has won → call it quits at quits(2)20call it/things even spoken use this to say that someone who owes you something does not have to give you anything more than they have already given you21call (somebody’s) attention to a)to ask people to pay attention to a particular subject or problem: May I call your attention to item seven on the agenda? b)to make someone notice someone or something: I wanted to shout out to Ken, but I didn’t want to call attention to myself.22call something to mind a)to remind you of something: Don’t those two call to mind the days when we were courting? b)to remember something: I couldn’t call to mind where I’d seen him before.23call a huddle American English informal to make people come together to talk about something24call time (on somebody/something) to say that it is time for something to finish or stop25trains/ships [intransitive] if a train, ship, bus etc calls at a place, it stops there for a short time SYN stop: This train calls at all stations to Broxbourne.26coin [intransitive, transitive] to guess which side of a coin will land upwards when it is thrown in the air, in order to decide who will play first in a game: It’s your turn to call.27card game [intransitive, transitive] to risk the same amount of money as the player who plays before you in a poker game → so-called, → call somebody’s bluff at bluff2(2), → too close to call at close2(8)COLLOCATIONS– call for somebody/something Meaning 1call for + NOUNcall for an end to something· Demonstrators have called for an end to the fighting.call for somebody’s resignation· Opposition parties called for the president’s resignation.call for action· The European Parliament have called for action on age discrimination.call for a ban· French farmers have called for a ban on imports.call for a boycott· In 1980 he called for a boycott of the Olympic Games.call for a change· Scientists are calling for a change in the law.call for an inquiry/investigation· Relatives have called for an inquiry into the causes of the plane crash.call for a return to something· The prime minister called for a return to traditional Labour values.call for reform· The Church has called for reform of the law.call for the abolition of something· Human Rights groups have called for the abolition of the death penalty.call for a ceasefire (=for an end to a war)· The United Nations called for an immediate ceasefire.call back phrasal verb1call (somebody) back to telephone someone again, for example because they were not at home when you telephoned last time: I’ll call back later. Can you ask John to call me back when he gets in?2British English to return to a place you went to earlier: You could call back to collect her at noon.call by phrasal verb to stop and visit someone when you are near the place where they live or work: I thought I’d call by and see how you were.call down something phrasal verb formal to ask for someone, especially a god, to make something unpleasant happen to someone or somethingcall down on/upon He called down vengeance on them.call for somebody/something phrasal verb1if a group of people call for something, they ask publicly for something to be done: Human Rights groups are calling for the release of political prisoners.2to need or deserve a particular type of behaviour or treatment: Dealing with children who are so damaged calls for immense tact and sensitivity. That kind of abuse is really not called for (=it is unnecessary and unwelcome). → uncalled for3 British English to meet someone at their home in order to take them somewhere: I’ll call for you at eight o'clock.4 American English to say that a particular kind of weather is likely to happen SYN predict: The forecast calls for more rain.call something ↔ forth phrasal verb formal to produce a particular reaction: Great works of classical music can often call forth a mixture of responses from the listener.call in phrasal verb1 call somebody/something ↔ in to ask someone to come and help you with a difficult situation: The government then called in troops to deal with the disturbances.2to telephone somewhere, especially the place where you work, to tell them where you are, what you are doing etc: Rachael called in sick (=telephoned to say she was too ill to come to work).3to telephone a radio or television show to give your opinion or to ask a question: Over 2,000 viewers called in with complaints about the bad language used in the programme.4call in a loan/debt to officially tell someone to pay back money you lent them: The bank can call in the loan at any time.5British English to visit a person or place while you are on your way to somewhere elsecall in on/at Could you call in on Mum on your way home?call somebody/something ↔ off phrasal verb1to decide that a planned event will not take place SYN cancel: The trip to Italy might be called off.2to officially decide that something should be stopped after it has already started: Rescuers had to call off the search because of worsening weather conditions.3to order an animal or person to stop attacking or threatening someone: Call your dog off.call on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb1to formally ask someone to do somethingcall on somebody to do something The UN has called on both sides to observe the ceasefire.2to visit someone for a short time: Why don’t you call on my sister when you’re in Brighton?call out phrasal verb1to say something loudlycall something ↔ out ‘Hi there!’ I called out.call out to The firemen called out to him.2call somebody ↔ out to ask or order a person or an organization to help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation: The army was called out to help fight fires.3call somebody/something ↔ out British English to order workers to go on strike: The transport workers were called out.call up phrasal verb1 especially American English informal to telephone someonecall somebody ↔ up He called me up to tell me about it. I’m going to call up and cancel my subscription.2 call something ↔ up if you call up information on a computer, you make the computer show it to you: I called up their website, but it didn’t have the information I was looking for.3 call somebody ↔ up British English to officially order someone to join the army, navy, or air force SYN draft American English: I was called up three months after war broke out.4 call somebody ↔ up to choose someone for a national sports team: Hurst was called up for the game against Mexico.5 call something ↔ up to produce something or make it appear: She can call up the spirits of the dead.call1 verbcall2 noun
callcall2 ●●● S1 W1 noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a call for help
- Ambulances try to arrive within eight minutes of an emergency call.
- Have there been many calls?
- This is the last call for flight 372 to Atlanta.
- When you play at your opponent's court, the calls tend to go against you.
- As a result, there are fewer circuits open for regular voice calls.
- He remained calm, made a call and forked out $ 700 of his own money for a plane ticket.
- Investigators responded to the two locations after they received calls of suspicious packages in the mail.
- Phone call from Education Office, re. dinner money summary sheets.
- Taking a long-distance call still causes a certain turbulence here.
- This is an unobtrusive way of keeping expensive unofficial calls to the minimum.
- Weiss has failed to return calls seeking comment.
Longman Language Activatorto describe something or someone in a particular way
· Olsen described herself as a campaign manager for the organization.· Critics have described the book as "garbage".· Eliot was described by Lewis as arrogant, sly and insincere.· How would you describe your relationship with your parents?
to describe someone or something in a particular way, especially when this is your opinion and other people might disagree: · People say she's too ambitious.· They say that Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world.· It is an over-simplification to say that Britain is a democracy.
to use a particular word or phrase to describe someone or something in order to give your opinion of them: call somebody something: · Are you calling me a liar?· "She's a fraud." "I wouldn't call her that."· Already his followers were calling him a saint.call something something: · What he did was wrong, but I wouldn't call it a crime.
to describe someone, usually unfairly or incorrectly, as being a particular type or person, especially one that you disapprove of: label somebody (as) lazy/stupid/uncooperative etc: · The unemployed are often labelled as lazy or unreliable.label somebody (as) a troublemaker/alcoholic/dissident etc: · When we're ready to label them as suspects, we'll release their descriptions.· She lashed out at her critics who had labelled her a bimbo.
to describe someone or something as a bad type of person or thing, usually unfairly: brand somebody/something (as) unreliable/incompetent/foolish etc: · Brown's assistant has been branded in the papers as incompetent.brand somebody/something (as) a racist/traitor/coward etc: · Stalin's opponents were branded as spies and traitors.· Government posters from the 1930s branded marijuana a "killer drug."
to describe someone or something as being very good, especially in newspapers, magazines, on television etc: · This new drug is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.· Many still hail Elvis Presley as the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
to give someone or something a name that describes them: call something something · They call Chicago "The Windy City".call somebody something · People call her "The Duck Lady of Lake Murray" because she been feeding the ducks there daily for five years.
to invent a name for someone or something, and use it whenever you talk about them, especially because you think it suits them or is funny: christen somebody/something something: · The band christened her "Mutti" after the German word for mother.· The engine was affectionately christened "Puffing Billy".
to give someone or something a name, often a humorous name, that describes their character - used especially in newspapers: dub somebody/something something: · The two men had such a reputation for drug abuse that they were dubbed "The Toxic Twins."· The program to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys was dubbed "Operation Gobble."
a name that people call someone or something a name given to someone, especially by their friends or family, that is not their real name, and that often describes their character or what they look like: · She got the nickname "Sis" because her brother couldn't pronounce her name when they were kids.· His fondness for rings had already earned him the nickname Ringo.
a word used regularly as a description of someone or something, showing that people think of them, often unfairly, as belonging to a particular type: · He objects to the sexist label - he doesn't think he's sexist at all.· At one time he was given the label "communist" for his opposition to the Vietnam war.
a word or phrase used regularly in connection with a particular person's name to describe their character, behaviour etc, especially in a way the person does not like: · During one game I accidentally scored against my own side and acquired the tag "wrong way" Jones.· I didn't blame her for hating the "mayor's ex-girlfriend" tag.
to answer the telephone/the door to pick up the telephone and speak when it rings, or go to the door and open it when someone knocks: · I knocked on the door for a long time, but no one answered.answer the telephone/a call/the door: · A strange man answered the door.· She still isn't answering my calls.
to answer the telephone, or go to the door when someone knocks: get the phone/door: · I'll get the phone. I think it's for me.· Can someone get the door - I'm in the shower!get it spoken (=answer the phone/door): · The phone's ringing. Do you want me to get it?
to speak to someone on the telephone because the person that they want to speak to is not available: · I was out that day, and my mother took the call.· Do you want to take the call in your office?take a call for: · Someone wants to speak to Professor Welch, but I can't find him. Would you take the call for him please.
spoken to answer a phone and talk to the person who is calling: · Come on Bob, pick up! I know you're there.pick up the phone: · Just pick up the phone and tell her to stop calling you here.pick it/the phone up: · After the phone had rung twice, Joyce picked it up and said hello.
not popular if someone or something is unpopular , a lot of people do not like them: · The government is more unpopular now than it has been for years.· Mr Venables must be the most unpopular teacher in school.unpopular with: · The taxes proved extremely unpopular with the electorate.
British /out of favor American if a person, idea, or other thing is out of favour , people no longer approve of them or use them, although they used to be popular: · Smacking children seems to be out of favour these days.go/fall out of favour (with somebody): · The classic jigsaw puzzle never goes out of favour with kids.· Journalists and producers who fell out of favour were fired immediately.
if there is no demand for a product or service people do not want to buy it: · There's no demand for heavy immovable furniture any more.· Where there is no call for a continued food market, market buildings have proved highly adaptable.
ready to take action if it is needed to be ready to take action or provide something when it is needed: · Officers in full riot gear were standing by outside the police station.· A plane was standing by to take the hostages from the airport.
if a group of people, especially soldiers or police are on standby , they are waiting, ready to go somewhere if they are needed when something happens that is expected to happen soon: · Extra troops have been brought in, and riot police are on standby.· Bomb squads are on 24-hour standby because of the threats.be on standby to do something: · RAF medical crews are on standby to fly out to the war zone.
if someone such as a doctor or engineer is on call , they are ready to give advice on the phone or go and help where they are needed, as part of their job: · As a doctor, you will be on call regularly at weekends.· There are four physiotherapists on call at the sports injury clinic.
if soldiers, police officers etc are on full alert , they are completely ready to deal with a dangerous situation: · All ships were on full alert.put/place something on full alert: · By 7 pm the President had placed American military forces on full alert.be on full alert for: · The police were on full alert for further riots.
to speak to someone by telephone · To find out more, call 555-1972.· Can you call Becky before six?· She called about twenty minutes ago.call for · I'll call for a taxi now.call roundBritish /around American (=call several people or organizations, especially to get information) · I called round to see if anyone knew where Tom was.· His secretary started calling around to find out where the commission was meeting.
also ring British · I'll phone you if there's any news.· Shall I ring Sarah to see if she wants to come out with us?· Did anyone ring while I was out?· Jill phoned to tell you she'll see you tonight.phone for · Let's phone for a pizza tonight.phone/ring round British (=telephone several people or organizations, especially to get information) · You'd better ring round some travel agents to get some prices.
to speak to someone by telephone . Telephone is more formal than phone or call , and is used especially in writing: · About five o'clock, a woman telephoned Bernstein.· For details of your nearest tourist office telephone 4127.· Mr Dodd telephoned this morning.telephone for: · Write or telephone for more information.
British /call up American to speak to someone by telephone, especially in order to have a friendly conversation with them or to ask for information: · Your uncle rang up about an hour ago.· "I don't know what time the last train is." "Well, phone up and find out."ring/call/phone up somebody: · Why don't you call up Jackie and apologize?· She uses the office phone to phone up her friends in Sweden.ring/call/phone somebody up: · John called him up to make sure of the date of the graduation ceremony.· I might phone him up at home.
also give somebody a ring British spoken to speak to someone by telephone - use this especially when you are telling someone that you will telephone them, or when you are asking them to telephone: · Just give me a call if you need anything.· Why don't I give you a ring later and find out when you'll be free?
to use the telephone to speak to someone: · Diana made a quick call to Munich before the meeting.· There's a pay phone in the lobby if you need to make a telephone call.· Limit the number of personal phone calls you make at work.
to be speaking to someone on the telephone: · Rosie's still on the phone.· There's someone on the phone for you.be on the phone to: · He was on the phone to a friend when he noticed the smoke.be on the phone with: · How long are workers on the phone with customers?talk/speak on the phone: · Marie and I talk on the phone at least once a week.have somebody on the phone (=to have someone calling you): · Mr Rogers, I have Anita Payne on the phone for you.
informal also give somebody a bell British informal to telephone someone: · I'll give Larry a buzz. Maybe he'll want to go too.· Can you give Mary a bell? She rang earlier.· Give me a ring if you decide you can come.
to succeed in reaching someone by telephone: · I tried calling my parents, but I couldn't get through.get through to: · Did you get through to Mr McWhirter?
to telephone someone again also ring back British to telephone someone again, for example because they were not available when you telephoned them before: · "Would you like to leave a message?" "No, that's okay. I'll call back later."· I'm afraid Mr Jones is in a meeting. Could you ring back in about an hour?call somebody back: · "Does Jake want me to call him back?" "No, he said to meet him at eight o'clock."
to telephone someone because they telephoned you before when you were not available - use this especially in business contexts: · Gage did not return phone calls from reporters to his office Monday.· Dr Shapiro is busy right now, but I'll ask him to return your call when he's free.
to telephone a number again because someone was already speaking on that line when you telephoned before: · I've already phoned him twice, but I suppose I'd better try again.try somebody/a number again: · It's engaged. I'll try her again later.
to be at the place where you work to be doing your job at the place where you work, especially at a factory, office etc owned by your employer: · I'm afraid Fran's not here at the moment -- he's at work.· What time do you have to be at work?· I'll tell you, I wish I had these DAT machines at work.
to be at work in a job where there must always be someone working, for example if you are a nurse or a police officer: · You can't drink while you're on duty.on duty 24 hours/from 6.00 p.m./on Mondays etc: · I'm on duty from 8 a.m. on Monday till 12 midday on Thursday.· We're on duty tonight at half past ten.
if someone goes somewhere on business , they go somewhere as part of their job, especially to another city or country: · She drives to Tijuana several times a month on business.· The family was living in the Palace Hotel in Japan because my father was there on business.· Do you travel abroad on business more than three times a year?be away on business: · With her husband frequently away on business, Berenice turns to a close friend for help and support.
if someone such as a doctor, lawyer, or engineer is on call , they can be telephoned and will work if they are needed: · Doctor Lalor won't be at the surgery this afternoon, but she's on call until midnight.· If the machine breaks down at any time, there's always a technician on call.· Construction managers must be on call to deal with emergencies. be on call 24 hours a day/3 days a week etc: · Resident managers live in hotels and are on call 24 hours a day.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs Do you think we need to call an ambulance (=phone to ask an ambulance to come)? He called for a boycott of the elections. a call-in talk show He got his call-up papers in July. They have called a temporary ceasefire in the region. The press office fielded numerous calls from the media. hoax calls (=telephone calls giving false information) to the police obscene phone calls (=calls from an unknown person saying obscene things) I need to make a quick phone call. I got a phone call from someone called Mike. Vitamin C is popularly believed to prevent colds. My first port of call will be the post office. The police called for reinforcements. You can use an answerphone to screen your phone calls before you answer them. Our helpline takes 3.5 million calls (=telephone calls) a year. I had a telephone call from George this morning. Can I make a quick telephone call? With 15.7 seconds left, Washington State called time out. It was a tough call (=a difficult decision), but we had to cancel the game because of the weather. They agreed to call a truce. the phenomena variously known as ‘mass culture’, ‘popular culture’, or the ‘public arts’
· He made a few calls and then went out.
(=phone someone)· I’ll give him a call later today.
(also receive a call formal)· At 11 in the evening we got a call from the police.
· There was a phone call for you.
· We’re sorry that we cannot answer your call right now.
(=answer one)· Monica took the call upstairs.
(=call someone after they have tried to call you)· I left a message for her but she didn’t return my call.
· She’s expecting a phone call from Matt.
(=connect one to another person’s phone)· The call was transferred to his secretary.
(=transfer or make one)· She asked the switchboard to put the call through.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + call· I had a phone call from Barbara in Australia.
· This is just a quick call to make sure you’re OK.
· Local calls are free at weekends.
· I’d like to make a long-distance call.
American English (=one paid for by the person who receives it)· Can I make a collect call to Florida, please?
(=coming into or going out of a place)· You have to dial 9 first to make an outgoing call.
(=to the police, fire service, or ambulance service)· The police normally respond immediately to an emergency call.
(=one intended to trick someone)· They received a hoax call warning of a bomb in the building.
(=in which the caller does not give their name)· The £10,000 demand was made in an anonymous call to his home.
(=made by someone you do not know, as a joke or to annoy you)· The heavy breathing sounded like a crank call.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=ask forcefully)· Voters are demanding tougher action on gun crime.
Do you think we need to call an ambulance (=phone to ask an ambulance to come)? (=one that is often unpleasant or contains threats)
· French farmers have called for a ban on imports.
He called for a boycott of the elections. (=telephone for one to come)· Here's the phone number if you want to call a cab.
a call-in talk show He got his call-up papers in July. They have called a temporary ceasefire in the region. British English (=that you must pay a workman to come to your home)· The electrician said there is a £40 call-out charge.
· Are you free later if I call in for a chat?
(=telephone one, especially to ask them to come to you)· His mother was very worried and called the doctor.
(=make people unsure about something)· The accuracy of his account was called into doubt.
(=more than you have to do as part of your job)· She's a doctor who has gone beyond the call of duty in her care for her patients.
(=arrange for an election to happen)· The prime minister would be unwise to call an election now.
(=publicly ask for something to happen or be done)· The union is calling for an end to discrimination.
(=someone who says they are an expert, but who you do not respect very much)· There are many so-called experts willing to tell you how to bring up your children.
The press office fielded numerous calls from the media. (=publicly ask for something to stop)· The government has called for a halt to the violence.
hoax calls (=telephone calls giving false information) to the police· Applicants who are called for interview may be asked to have a medical exam.
(=say that someone is lying)· Are you calling my mother a liar?
(also convene a meeting formal) (=arrange a meeting)· The board has the power to convene a general meeting if necessary.
(=say someone’s name loudly, to get their attention)· He called Jean’s name, but there was no answer.
(=use that name when you speak to them)· Everyone called him by his first name.
obscene phone calls (=calls from an unknown person saying obscene things) (=something that belongs to you) She just wanted a place to call her own.
She just wanted a place to call her own.· Are you sure your boss doesn’t mind your using the telephone for personal calls?
· A petition calling for an inquiry was signed by 15,118 people.
· I called her on the phone and invited her to Las Vegas.
I need to make a quick phone call. I got a phone call from someone called Mike.· Staff called the police when they noticed a broken window.
Vitamin C is popularly believed to prevent colds. My first port of call will be the post office. (=make people doubt it)· He brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.
British English old-fashioned (=say the names of the students in a class, to check who is there)
The police called for reinforcements. (=publicly ask for it)· After the defeat, there were calls for the coach's resignation.
· We support the EU resolution calling for a ban on the use of these fishing nets.
(=phone someone who phoned you)· I left a message but he hasn't returned my call.
(=say the list of names to check who is there) The teacher called the roll. Three senators missed the roll call.
The teacher called the roll. Three senators missed the roll call. You can use an answerphone to screen your phone calls before you answer them.· They called off the search when it got dark.
(=phone to say you are not coming in to work because you are ill)· I could have called in sick, but I knew you needed this report.
(=one that does not relate to business)· Don't misunderstand, this is purely a social call.
(=tell people to strike)· The union threatened to call a strike.
(=decide not to continue with it)· The strike was called off two days later.
(=when a group asks people to strike)· The ANC estimated that more than 4,000,000 people heeded its strike call.
Our helpline takes 3.5 million calls (=telephone calls) a year. (=telephone for a taxi to come)· Can you phone for a taxi and I'll get our coats.
(=telephone for a taxi to come for someone else)· Call me a taxi, would you?
· Her son doesn’t even call her on the telephone.
· She got a telephone call from Joe last night.
I had a telephone call from George this morning. Can I make a quick telephone call? With 15.7 seconds left, Washington State called time out. It was a tough call (=a difficult decision), but we had to cancel the game because of the weather. They agreed to call a truce. the phenomena variously known as ‘mass culture’, ‘popular culture’, or the ‘public arts’ (=require a witness to speak in court)· She was the final witness to be called.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· And there was also the matter of the anonymous phone call, pointing the finger squarely at Amanda.· The anonymous call had offered up two names for the Jabelman murder: Iain MacPherson and Tommy somebody.· How many other officers are under investigation from anonymous calls to the hotlines?· He was too eager to get back to his roll to ask how Zen had found out about the anonymous phone call.· The Border Patrol received an anonymous call one night about drug activity in the area.· What for? the Union said. Anonymous phone call, the company said.
· Sydney's closest call operating out of Rendcomb was in a Brisfit shortly after his arrival.· This was surely a close call!· You seem fit as a fiddle, Mr Blake. Close call, though.· Afterward, when he came down for his evening meal, we talked about the close call.· If you are a Swindon fan, you're bias of course, but it was a close call.· You can only have so many close calls for your luck to run out.· But it had been a close call.· Two days before, there had been a close call.
· It wasn't permitted to take incoming calls on the pay phone in the hallway of the hotel.· Just how many incoming calls will be blocked?· As some one who hates being pestered by incoming calls, I no longer see the point of a cellular phone.· Three or four staff members handle incoming telephone calls.· If you leave the fax software running, waiting to answer incoming calls, you can't use the data modem as well.· She took only incoming calls from Sheila.
· It's always a local call to anywhere, at any time.· The ideal bulletin board is a local call away, with a crowd you like and lots of cool shareware for downloading.· It is a local rate call from anywhere in the country.· The changes would have raised basic monthly charges 21 percent and the cost of local calls by an average 19 percent.· The three-minute cheap rate for local calls is now cheaper in cash terms than it was in 1981.· For the next year or so, they say, most Texans will still have only one choice for local telephone calls.· Local calls remain local calls, even if the call crosses area codes.
NOUN· Verio is hosting a conference call on Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at 9: 00 a.m.· The next afternoon at three, the conference call goes through.· Participants in the conference call included Gingrich, other Republican leaders, and one of his lawyers, former Rep.· Kantner and Palmer participated in a media conference call Wednesday and sounded as if they had undergone proper corporate indoctrination.· Video links were set up in Tucson and Phoenix for family therapy conference calls.· The conference call has been rearranged for later in the week.· His plan, he says, is to discuss all this in a conference call with all parties involved.· A conference call was arranged, and the three founders gathered at the tiny office.
· The curtain calls went on for days.· In fact fans rose to their feet for his curtain call.· There were six curtain calls and Rose Lipman came on stage to be presented with a bouquet.· Curtain call followed curtain call, to the surprise of some of the dancers.· That would seem to wrap it up, with nothing left but a final curtain call.
· The immigration officer made a couple of phone calls and I was allowed 24 hours to collect Esmeralda and leave.· United did not return phone calls asking for comment.· If you get an obscene or abusive phone call, don't say anything and hang up immediately!· Raymond goes on taking phone calls, conferring with Larren and Mike and Joe Reilly.· Apart from your Internet access subscription, you pay only for the local phone call.· Drinker answered phone calls at all hours from around the world, giving instructions on how to build and operate them.· As Marguerite left the room for a moment to answer a phone call, Jenna looked up at Alain.· Never mind all the free phone calls we get to make.
· A roll call of just some of our people who have achieved something special.· When the alphabetical roll call vote for speaker began, members dutifully voted for Gingrich or Gephardt until Rep.· Price was reading the roll call.· Throughout the hourlong roll call, Republicans looked grim.· Meanwhile, a roll call was being taken.· A stack of computer printouts is waiting, the road-kill roll call.· And the long roll call begins.· He made telephone calls to swing Congressmen right up to the roll call.
· A strike call by the Sacred Union on Feb. 3 was taken up by workers across the country.· The ejection came after Joyner questioned a strike call.· Twenty factories obeying Yeltsin's strike call were asked to return to work by Sobchak.· The strike call, however, was reportedly not widely observed.· The strike call was endorsed and Local Councils of Action were set up throughout the country, to await events.· According to local reports an opposition strike call was widely observed on Oct. 26.
· Your cover will begin as soon as your telephone call or Application is received by Sun Alliance.· There have been a few telephone calls and some occasional supervision on my part.· Every time you make a long distance telephone call, your voice is processed through an adaptive filter.· The paper said Hallier's favourite restaurant and well-known bars from which he made telephone calls were bugged.· He said the show has generated a number of telephone calls from other parents across the nation similarly accused.· As soon as he settles into his chair, he returns all telephone calls.
VERB· Employing one or several people to answer calls, so that they are screened for their relevance.· They answered our call....· The police officers, answering a call reporting a man beating a woman, were shot shortly before 10 p. m. Sunday.· Perhaps she had known it would happen, perhaps he had answered her call for the same reason.
· A smartly dressed female presenter has to field calls from a small audience and international callers.· Many of the new workers are in training and should start fielding calls by late next week, she said.· So when the station came clean, they had to field several angry calls accusing them of pro-Nottingham Forest bias.· He fielded the phone calls and promised answers - answers which never came.· Later, they fielded the phone calls from recruiters, sat for home visits and helped their daughters sort out offers.
· This process means, inevitably, that the code will get different calls when running under different operating systems.· I sometimes get calls still at the office.· In Jerusalem they get a call from Washington.· But he never got the call.· I lounged in the truck and listened to the radio, which could be adjusted so you got police calls.
· There would be an advantage in giving an alarm call that is difficult to locate.· If Andruw gives you any trouble, give me a call.· If another male is grabbed he will give a release call.· What a guy, huh? Give us a call if we can assist in any way.· Still, he would give Carter a call.· Will you give me a call if you have any ideas?· But you have to give Gordon Beauchamp a call right away.
· When you make your calls, ensure that you speak clearly and precisely.· You had your own reasons for making the call, and why not make a joke out of it?· He was arrested within minutes of making the calls.· He listened, but made the calls himself, quickly, on the pictures, their cropping and placement.· While Dooley took a bath, the rector made two calls asking for prayer, and gave Miss Sadie an update.· If just one agent makes such a call there is no problem.· Deputies said Jackson has made numerous calls to 911 in past years.
· Another out-of-town visitor paid a call last month.· Users of the new service, called Metal-Web, only pay local telephone call charges.· Having met his hero one evening at a small gathering, he was invited to pay a call the following week.· You pay for the calls you answer as well as the ones you place.· And then one night, one bright and starlit night, a true free dragon came by to pay a call.· He came down from Massachusetts for a little while and paid a call on Whitman in Brooklyn.
· Some time ago I received a frantic telephone call from Carol, who had undergone successful hypnotic treatment about two years earlier.· Investigators responded to the two locations after they received calls of suspicious packages in the mail.· The Northern has received telephone calls and letters from people who have contributed and want to know what is happening.· They've received hundreds of calls, and now have the names of two men who fit the attacker's description.· Last year, the city received 914 alarm calls, 703 of which were false, according to city records.· He received a call on his mobile phone while he was attending an agricultural fair.· Sheffield received harassing phone calls most of last season.
· The emergency services say it could cut vital minutes from the time it takes to respond to a call.· Washington area police also responded to dozens of calls for suspicious packages, all of which turned out to be false alarms.· Even after the Czech coup, however, Congress was not willing to respond wholeheartedly to a call to arms.· Last year, the Police Department spent about 70 man-hours responding to alarm calls.
· Motorola did not return calls by press time.· Executives at Dignity Partners yesterday have not returned telephone calls since issuing the unexpected announcement on Tuesday.· The Democratic Party machine did not return his calls, the media ignored him, but he kept driving.· United did not return phone calls asking for comment.· Because of their workload, they may not be immediately available but they all have telephone answering machines and will return all calls.· His lawyer did not return a call requesting a comment.· Shapiro did not return telephone calls seeking comment last week.· Resort Properties officials did not return phone calls.
· Now he too was waiting for a phone call, promised for the afternoon.· Women spend more time waiting to get telephone calls and wondering if there will be another date.· If you leave the fax software running, waiting to answer incoming calls, you can't use the data modem as well.· They were waiting for my call.· A team of officers will also be waiting for calls at the Durham Police headquarters.· Each night as I wait for his call I feel my strength on trial; what will become of my hard-won solitude?· Especially now, waiting for the call into their presence.· For the time being she was excused from her prop-room duties and she needn't wait for the curtain call.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► have first call on somethingPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► answer the phone/a call/the door► be called to the Bar► call somebody’s bluff► call/phone somebody collect► judgment call► call somebody names► trace a call
1telephone [countable] when you speak to someone on the telephonecall for- There was no call for him to do that.
- Where there is no call for a continued food market, market buildings have proved highly adaptable.
- the call of the sea
- Even here, she can not escape the call of fame.
- Hearing once more the call of destiny, Teclis volunteered to go to the aid of mankind.
- In our first reading we hear of the call of Samuel.
- Old Rottweilers may need to be let out more frequently to answer the call of nature, but for shorter periods.
- Out of which great religious or philosophical tradition does the call of compassion come to you?
- Sometimes you hear them in the call of the curlew across the vast open moor.
- We respond to the call of work with long hours.
- With its ability to sound the call of slave revolt across the miles, it was simply too dangerous to exist.
- It was the call of nature.
- Old Rottweilers may need to be let out more frequently to answer the call of nature, but for shorter periods.
- As a doctor, you will be on call regularly at weekends.
- Construction managers must be on call to deal with emergencies.
- Doctor Lalor won't be at the surgery this afternoon, but she's on call until midnight.
- If the machine breaks down at any time, there's always a technician on call.
- Resident managers live in hotels and are on call 24 hours a day.
- She's on call at the hospital every other night.
- There are four physiotherapists on call at the sports injury clinic.
- A federation representative is on call 24 hours a day by mobile phone.
- Arrange things so that there is always some one in the building who is on call for machine problems.
- He assumed that a porter or janitor was usually stationed there to be on call or to answer enquiries.
- In addition to their regular schedules, chief executives are on call at all hours to handle emergencies.
- She was on call to open and shut the gates at any hour, in any weather.
- The employees are on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies.
- The tour director usually stays in the hotel with the group, to be on call if anything should go wrong.
- There isn't much call for typewriters since computers got easier to use.
- The people responsible for the accident must be brought to account.
- But when it was over, Cronin called me to account.
- Inevitably, Whitney and the board called him to account.
- It is a summary remedy which should enable a person in default to be brought swiftly to account.
- Promotion panels, search committees, nominating bodies, nobody calls them to account.
- The debate is intended to bring the Government to account.
- In that regard, this disc is aptly named.
- It was aptly named the Plough & Harrow.
- The aptly named Honda Accord has been produced in co-operation with Rover.
- The latter was aptly named, so tart that the first gulp curled your lips back.
- The Manor might be aptly described as a spiritual College.
- The Moonlight Restaurant was aptly named.
- The parish was recently founded and aptly named.
- Then it was being run by the aptly named Thomas Mill.
- Both of these draw attention to the urgent need to provide better opportunities and facilities to encourage walking and cycling.
- Darwin knew these things perfectly well, and drew attention to them.
- Despite many advantages, such a definition fails to draw attention to the unifying characteristics of pragmatic phenomena.
- My hon. Friend rightly draws attention to the benefits of Community co-operation.
- One can merely draw attention to the problem here, for local arrangements were complex and varied.
- Richard Hodges has drawn attention to the beginnings of this process in the post-Roman period with the establishment of emporia.
- The feminine voice at the start of the Shipman's Tale is a conundrum that draws attention to the teller.
- Wearing sunglasses indoors is pretty much guaranteed to draw attention to you.
- He also studied law and was called to the bar by the Middle Temple in 1874.
- He was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1856.
- He was called to the bar in 1609.
- He was called to the bar in 1843 and for most of the rest of his life he practised as a conveyancer.
- He was called to the Bar when he left Oxford.
- In 1808 he entered Lincoln's Inn and was called to the bar in 1814 though he never practised.
- I have never liked to be at anybody's beck and call.
- She was always rushing around at her mother's beck and call.
- I had to be at his beck and call, night and day.
- Demmons was called on the carpet by the Board of Supervisors to explain his excessive spending.
- To this end an unofficial courtesy visit was arranged and in August 1857 the Imperial couple came to Osborne.
- Anyone who dares defend this breakthrough speaks in hushed tones, fearing crank calls and canceled grants.
- Compaq is pretty wonderful about fixing such stuff under warranty, so give them a call.
- If Andruw gives you any trouble, give me a call.
- If you'd like to meet up for a drink or something, do give me a call on the above number.
- It's obvious: unless work gives us a buzz, we won't give our best.
- So why not give us a call!
- Still, he would give Carter a call.
- Will you give me a call if you have any ideas?
- You and a friend can give each other a call.
- Here General McDowell called a halt.
- Objectives of this kind threaten to impoverish the nation and will cause the electorate to call a halt.
- On the Monday before her wedding-day, Diana gave serious consideration to calling a halt to the whole affair.
- Small wonder many women call a halt.
- Surely it is time to call a halt to all vehicles on the pavement.
- The charade at the White House today about calling a halt to politics is transparently hypocritical.
- They ought to see that and just call a halt.
- When she got the blade of the shove between her teeth and began to worry it I called a halt.
- Illiterates have no hope at all of calculating the expense of local service, let alone long-distance calls.
- Let us handle your long-distance calls, the letter said.
- Starting in late 1984, other elements of long-distance calling will begin to change..
- Taking a long-distance call still causes a certain turbulence here.
- The company said it plans to offer wireless telephone service beginning Thursday, with discounted packages of local and long-distance calling.
- Each ornament on their Christmas tree brings to mind the friend or relative that gave it.
- Wiesel's speech called to mind the victims of the Holocaust.
- But they were shocked that just over one in ten could bring the day to mind.
- But whose ministry is it to bring things to mind and to convict?
- For some reason, the book brings Don Quixote to mind, charging in from the right.
- I can still bring it to mind, with lines of people coming off the hillsides and on to the road.
- Red and green, of course, bring the holidays to mind.
- Remembering them brought back to mind the Wainfleet item.
- Weiss' comment brings several thoughts to mind, about a subject on which little thinking has been done.
- What brings this all to mind is something that happened recently at the convenience store.
- A few telephones had direct outside lines when the switchboard closed down at night.
- Caroline Amphlett had left and it was switched through to an outside line.
- Each telephone instrument had its own dial and from it can be dialled other extensions as well as outside calls.
- She concentrated on the outside call.
- There's a private telephone in the compartment in front of you if you need to make any outside calls.
- Another out-of-town visitor paid a call last month.
- Having met his hero one evening at a small gathering, he was invited to pay a call the following week.
- I was more than once surprised to see men going into those rooms, paying visits to the legless men.
- Latimer is living apart from people, divorced even from religious faith by his visions, when Charles Meunier pays a visit.
- No, Robert insisted, he could not, would not, pay a visit to such distant parts.
- The Marshal decided it was time to pay a visit to Headquarters.
- Then one day, just for old times' sake, I paid a visit to Winston Street.
- They were scheduled to pay a visit to another model resettlement village that morning - their last official tour.
- Her benefits were therefore not so much economic as political: he who pays the piper calls the tune.
- It was a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
- After 8 years of marriage, they're calling it quits.
- At midnight the band still showed no sign of calling it quits.
- Fortunately, the timeless musical genius knew when to call it quits, though his stunning creations live on.
- He thought it was time to call it quits.
- In the House, 33 members -- 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans -- are also calling it quits.
- It would be easy to call it quits.
- No one is suggesting that Zajedno is about to call it quits.
- Now you've broken it ... well, let's hope they count Miss Tuckey as a pro and call it quits.
- Spring focus: Albert Belle's chronic hip problem could force him to call it quits.
- Still, Elgaen is not ready to call it quits.
- Daniel Boone heard it: the siren song of the open road, beckoning him to pack up and go.
- Forty Niners president Carmen Policy called the lure of free agency a siren song.
- Mr. Sheerman Is not it time that the Minister ignored some of the siren voices behind her?
- The bottom line is that General Motors heeded the siren song of management Centralism in the mid-sixties.
- Then, unable to resist the telephonic siren song, she picked it up.
- They prepared their siren song for the early-evening crowd.
- This coalition must hold together in the post-war settlement and resist the siren voices calling for a huge re-arming of the region.
- Why not call a spade a spade and say that she's incompetent, if that what you're thinking.
Were there any phone calls for me while I was out?call from I received a call from an old friend last week. It’s cheaper to make calls after 6 pm. I’ll give you a call at the weekend.2be on call if someone such as a doctor or engineer is on call, they are ready to go and help whenever they are needed as part of their job: Don’t worry, there’s a doctor on call 24 hours a day.3shout/cry [countable] a)a loud sound that a bird or animal makes SYN crycall of the call of an owl b)a shout that you make to get someone’s attention4visit [countable] a visit, especially for a particular reason: Sorry, Doctor Pugh is out on a call at the moment.pay/make a call (on somebody) (=visit someone)5request/order [countable] a request or order for something or for someone to do something: Members obediently answered the calls for funds.call for somebody to do something There have been calls for the secretary to resign.a call to arms (=an order for people to fight against an enemy)6decision a)[countable] the decision made by a referee in a sports gamemake a good/bad call There may have been a few bad calls, but they’re making them for a reason. b)[singular] informal a decision: Don’t just say what you think I would like. It’s your call.make a call (=decide something)an easy/hard call (=an easy or difficult decision)judgment call (=a decision based on your personal judgment of a situation)7there isn’t much call for something used for saying that not many people want a particular thing: There isn’t much call for black and white televisions these days.8there is no call for something spoken used to tell someone that their behaviour is wrong and unnecessary: There’s no call for that kind of language!9at an airport [countable] a message announced at an airport that a particular plane will soon leave: This is the last call for flight BA872 to Moscow.10have first call on something a)to have the right to be the first person to use something b)to be the first person that you will help because they are important to you: Her children had first call on her time.11the call of something literary the power that a place or way of life has to attract someone: the call of the sea12the call of nature a need to urinate (=pass liquid from your body) – used especially humorously → be at somebody’s beck and call at beck(1), → port of call, roll-call, wake-up callCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a call· He made a few calls and then went out.give somebody a call (=phone someone)· I’ll give him a call later today.get/have a call (also receive a call formal)· At 11 in the evening we got a call from the police.there is/was a call· There was a phone call for you.answer a call· We’re sorry that we cannot answer your call right now.take a call (=answer one)· Monica took the call upstairs.return somebody’s call (=call someone after they have tried to call you)· I left a message for her but she didn’t return my call.expect a call· She’s expecting a phone call from Matt.transfer a call (=connect one to another person’s phone)· The call was transferred to his secretary.put through a call (=transfer or make one)· She asked the switchboard to put the call through.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + calla phone/telephone call· I had a phone call from Barbara in Australia.a quick call· This is just a quick call to make sure you’re OK.a local call· Local calls are free at weekends.a long-distance call· I’d like to make a long-distance call.an international calla collect call American English (=one paid for by the person who receives it)· Can I make a collect call to Florida, please?incoming/outgoing calls (=coming into or going out of a place)· You have to dial 9 first to make an outgoing call.an emergency call (=to the police, fire service, or ambulance service)· The police normally respond immediately to an emergency call.a hoax call (=one intended to trick someone)· They received a hoax call warning of a bomb in the building.an anonymous call (=in which the caller does not give their name)· The £10,000 demand was made in an anonymous call to his home.a crank call (=made by someone you do not know, as a joke or to annoy you)· The heavy breathing sounded like a crank call.