call

1 of 2

verb

ˈkȯl

called; calling; calls

intransitive verb

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

call for help

: to make a request or demand

call for an investigation

of an animal : to utter a characteristic note or cry

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

just called to say hello

I call once a week to talk to my parents.

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

Daily Reporter (Greenfield, Indiana)

—often used with up

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

: to make a demand in card games (as for a particular card or for a show of hands)

: to give the calls for a square dance

: to make a brief visit

called to pay his respects

called on a friend

transitive verb

a(1)

: to utter in a loud distinct voice

—often used with out

call out a number

(2)

: to announce or read loudly or authoritatively

call the roll

call off a row of figures

(3)

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

b(1)

: to command or request to come or be present

was called to testify

(2)

: to cause to come : bring

calls to mind an old saying

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

was called to active duty

was called to the bar of justice

: to invite or command to meet : convoke

call a meeting

: to rouse from sleep or summon to get up

f(1)

: to give the order for : bring into action

call a strike against the company

call a pitchout

(2)

: to manage by giving the signals or orders

that catcher calls a good game

g(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

: to challenge to make good on a statement

(4)

: to charge with or censure for an offense

deserves to be called on that

: to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cry

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

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

call balls and strikes

call a base runner safe

: to give the calls for (a square dance)

—often used with off

l(1)

: to demand payment of especially by formal notice

call a loan

(2)

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

The bonds could be called 10 years after issue.

m(1)

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

call the doctor to make an appointment

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

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

Elaine Allenemrich

—often used with up

Call me up when you get back from your vacation.

(2)

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

call 911

(3)

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

call the flagship

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

call her Kitty

b(1)

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

can hardly be called generous

(2)

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

call it an even dollar

c(1)

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

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

(2)

: to name or specify in advance

call the toss of a coin

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

call

2 of 2

noun

plural calls

: an act of calling with the voice : shout

a call for help

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

: an instrument used for calling

a duck call

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

: a request or command to come or assemble

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

: admission to the bar as a barrister

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

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

: a summoning of actors to rehearsal

the call is for 11 o'clock

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

the call of the wild

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

: the selection of a play in football

the quarterback's call in the huddle

: demand, claim

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

Americana Annual

: need, justification

there's no call for such behavior

: a demand for payment of money

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

: an instance of asking for something : request

many calls for Christmas stories

: roll call

: a short usually formal visit

pay a call on a neighbor

: the name or thing called

the call was heads

: the act of calling in a card game

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

a telephone call

a video call

made a call to the mayor

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

Soniah Kamal

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

Wes Goldberg

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

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

also : decision sense 1

a tough call to make

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

Phrases

call a spade a spade

: to call a thing by its right name however coarse

: to speak frankly

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

call for

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

I'll call for you after dinner

: to require as necessary or appropriate

the job calls for typing skills

the design calls for three windows

call forth

: elicit, evoke

these events call forth great emotions

call in question or call into question

: to cast doubt upon

a report calling into question the drug's effectiveness

call it a day

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

worked another couple of hours and then called it a day

call it quits

: to call it a day : quit

call names

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

call on

: to call upon

Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency?

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

the teacher called on her first

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

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

Michael Upchurch

call one's bluff

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

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

Brandy Rankins

call the shots

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

The secretary called the shots all through the meeting.

call the tune

: to call the shots

call time

: to ask for or grant a time-out

call to account

: to hold responsible : reprimand

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

call upon

: require, oblige

may be called upon to do several jobs

: to make a demand on : depend on

universities are called upon to produce trained professionals

at call or on call

: available for use : at the service of

thousands of men at his call

: ready to respond to a summons or command

a doctor on call

: subject to demand for payment or return without previous notice

money lent at call

within call

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

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

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

Emily Baker-white, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html. —

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

Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023 Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum. —

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023

Noun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2023 See More

Phrases Containing call

Kids Definition

call

1 of 2 verb

ˈkȯl

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

call for help

: to utter in a loud clear voice

call out a command

: to announce with authority : proclaim

call a halt

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

: summon sense 1

call a meeting

: to bring into action or discussion

call up reserves

: to make a request or demand of or for

call for an end to war

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

: to make a telephone call to

: to make a brief visit

no salesperson will call

: to give a name to

called the cat "Patches"

: to address by a name

what did you call me

: to regard as being of a certain kind

you can call them generous

: to estimate as being

call it an even dollar

: to utter a cry

crows calling

: to attract game by imitating its cry

: halt entry 4 sense 2, suspend

call a game on account of rain

call time

caller noun

call

2 of 2 noun

: a loud cry : shout

: a cry of an animal

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

: summons entry 1 sense 1, invitation

: attraction sense 1

the call of the wild

: demand entry 1 sense 1a, claim

: request entry 1 sense 1

: a brief visit

: the act of calling on the telephone

: a ruling made by an official of a sports contest

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

Legal Definition

call

1 of 2 transitive verb

: to announce or recite loudly

called the civil trial list

: to admit (a person) as a barrister

was called to the bar

: to demand payment of especially by formal notice

call a loan

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

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

call

2 of 2 noun

: a demand for payment of money: as

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

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

: call option at option 3

: a formal announcement or recitation

the daily call of the motion calendar

: roll call

the speaker ordered a call of the house

单词	call on
释义	call 1 of 2 verb ˈkȯl called; calling; calls intransitive verb 1 a : to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout call for help b : to make a request or demand call for an investigation c of an animal : to utter a characteristic note or cry d : to speak to or attempt to reach someone by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8) just called to say hello I call once a week to talk to my parents. Several weeks later our son's family called to FaceTime with us.—Daily Reporter (Greenfield, Indiana) —often used with up She called up and asked if we wanted to come over for dinner. e : to make a demand in card games (as for a particular card or for a show of hands) f : to give the calls for a square dance 2 : to make a brief visit called to pay his respects called on a friend transitive verb 1 a(1) : to utter in a loud distinct voice —often used with out call out a number (2) : to announce or read loudly or authoritatively call the roll call off a row of figures (3) : to announce the play-by-play of (a sports event, such as a football game) b(1) : to command or request to come or be present was called to testify (2) : to cause to come : bring calls to mind an old saying c : to summon to a particular activity, employment, or office was called to active duty was called to the bar of justice d : to invite or command to meet : convoke call a meeting e : to rouse from sleep or summon to get up f(1) : to give the order for : bring into action call a strike against the company call a pitchout (2) : to manage by giving the signals or orders that catcher calls a good game g(1) : to make a demand in bridge for (a card or suit) (2) : to require (a player) to show the hand in poker by making an equal bet (3) : to challenge to make good on a statement (4) : to charge with or censure for an offense deserves to be called on that h : to attract (game) by imitating the characteristic cry i : to halt (something, such as a baseball game) because of unsuitable conditions j : to rule on the status of (a pitched ball, a player's action, etc.) call balls and strikes call a base runner safe k : to give the calls for (a square dance) —often used with off l(1) : to demand payment of especially by formal notice call a loan (2) : to demand presentation of (something, such as a bond or option) for redemption The bonds could be called 10 years after issue. m(1) : to speak to or attempt to reach (someone) by means of a call (see call entry 2 sense 8) call the doctor to make an appointment I try to call my parents at least once a week. He arranged for his wife, Stacey, to call him via Skype online from Kylee's fourth-grade classroom on Monday morning—a complete surprise to his daughter.—Elaine Allenemrich —often used with up Call me up when you get back from your vacation. (2) : to generate signals for (a telephone number) in order to reach the party to whom the number is assigned call 911 (3) : to make a signal to in order to transmit a message call the flagship 2 a : to speak of or address by a specified name : give a name to call her Kitty b(1) : to regard or characterize as of a certain kind : consider can hardly be called generous (2) : to estimate or consider for purposes of an estimate or for convenience call it an even dollar c(1) : to describe correctly in advance of or without knowledge of the event : predict He called the upward trend of the stock market in February. (2) : to name or specify in advance call the toss of a coin 3 : to temporarily transfer control of computer processing to (something, such as a subroutine or procedure) call 2 of 2 noun plural calls 1 a : an act of calling with the voice : shout a call for help b : an imitation of the cry of a bird or other animal made to attract it c : an instrument used for calling a duck call d : the cry of an animal (such as a bird) 2 a : a request or command to come or assemble b : a summons or signal on a drum, bugle, or pipe c : admission to the bar as a barrister d : an invitation to become the minister of a church or to accept a professional appointment e : a divine vocation or strong inner prompting to a particular course of action f : a summoning of actors to rehearsal the call is for 11 o'clock g : the attraction or appeal of a particular activity, condition, or place the call of the wild h : an order specifying the number of men to be inducted into the armed services during a specified period i : the selection of a play in football the quarterback's call in the huddle 3 a : demand, claim The aircraft industry continues to have first call on aluminum production.—Americana Annual b : need, justification there's no call for such behavior c : a demand for payment of money d : an option to buy a specified amount of a security (such as stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare put sense 2 e : an instance of asking for something : request many calls for Christmas stories 4 : roll call 5 : a short usually formal visit pay a call on a neighbor 6 : the name or thing called the call was heads 7 : the act of calling in a card game 8 : the act of speaking to or attempting to reach someone by telephone or by a similar online communication service a telephone call a video call made a call to the mayor In a time before keeping in touch was an internet call away, I'd have to say goodbye forever to bedrooms, to classrooms, to friends.—Soniah Kamal Soon after news of Bazemore's return broke, Curry shared a screenshot on Instagram of the two friends on a FaceTime call. Both were smiling, no longer thinking of what-ifs.—Wes Goldberg 9 : a direction or a succession of directions for a square dance rhythmically called to the dancers 10 : a decision or ruling made by an official of a sports contest also : decision sense 1 a tough call to make 11 : a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions (such as a subroutine or procedure) Phrases call a spade a spade 1 : to call a thing by its right name however coarse 2 : to speak frankly Why don't you just call a spade a spade and say that he is a liar? call for 1 : to call (as at one's house) to get I'll call for you after dinner 2 : to require as necessary or appropriate the job calls for typing skills the design calls for three windows call forth : elicit, evoke these events call forth great emotions call in question or call into question : to cast doubt upon a report calling into question the drug's effectiveness call it a day : to stop for the remainder of the day or for the present whatever one has been doing worked another couple of hours and then called it a day call it quits : to call it a day : quit call names : to address or speak of a person or thing contemptuously or offensively call on 1 : to call upon Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency? 2 : to elicit a response from (someone, such as a student) the teacher called on her first 3 US, informal : to directly criticize (someone) for (something, such as bad behavior) … offering ample ammunition to anyone wanting to call her on her fascination with all things violent and degrading.—Michael Upchurch call one's bluff : to challenge in order to expose an empty pretense or threat I called his bluff just to see if he really meant what he said.—Brandy Rankins call the shots : to be in charge or control : determine the policy or procedure The secretary called the shots all through the meeting. call the tune : to call the shots call time : to ask for or grant a time-out call to account : to hold responsible : reprimand He was called to account by his boss for making the error. call upon 1 : require, oblige may be called upon to do several jobs 2 : to make a demand on : depend on universities are called upon to produce trained professionals at call or on call 1 a : available for use : at the service of thousands of men at his call b : ready to respond to a summons or command a doctor on call 2 : subject to demand for payment or return without previous notice money lent at call within call : within hearing or reach of a summons : subject to summons Synonyms Verb bawl bay bellow cry holler hollo halloo hallo roar shout sound off thunder vociferate yell Noun cry note See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He called to passersby for help. She called up to her husband, who was at the top of the stairs. Her husband called back down to her. She saw her friends across the street and called over to them. He called her name in his sleep. The birds were calling as the sun rose. I call once a week to talk to my parents. Where are you calling from? May I say who's calling? I try to call my parents at least once a week. Noun A local call costs less than a long-distance or an international call. If there are any calls for me during the meeting, say that I'll call back later. I got a call from my brother last night. He gave a call to passersby for help. We heard a bird that had a very loud and unusual call. He's an expert at doing bird calls. He has a large collection of duck calls. the call of a trumpet The government has issued a call to its supporters to defend it and hopes they will answer its call. The campaigners renewed their calls for reform. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA. —Emily Baker-white, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023 Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time. —Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023 Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum. —Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023 Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives. —WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023 However, today most young people rarely call each other. —Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023 Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens. —Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023 Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Noun Barber's call to action in 2022:Poor, low-income voters can't afford to sit out this election. —Jennifer E. Mabry, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023 That call has gone largely unheeded—a big reason why the country’s housing market remains in the doldrums. —Rebecca Feng And Cao Li, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2023 For Peyton, who was an Air Force lieutenant colonel, that decisive call was a heart-racing moment. —Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Feb. 2023 Fielding a call from his wife, Priscilla, Elvis is revealed to be in bed with a groupie. —Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023 In response to the Globe’s request, Healey’s office denied access to her e-mails and phone call logs. —Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023 Advertisement President Biden had a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni late Monday night, before she was scheduled to visit Ukraine, according to a White House readout. —Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2023 In a spirit of neighborliness, a call was placed to Aaron Aziz, a commercial-real-estate broker, to look for alternative pitlike spaces nearby for the plaintiffs to use. —Micah Hauser, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023 Deputies were working the crime scene when a second 911 call alerted authorities to another shooting a few miles away. —Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old Norse kalla; akin to Old English hildecalla battle herald, Old High German kallōn to talk loudly, Old Church Slavonic glasŭ voice First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing call altar call a place to call home at one's beck and call call a halt to call-and-response call/take the register at someone's beck and call booty call beyond the call of duty call box call-board call (a) time-out call at call for call girl call in call in question call forwarding call it/them like one sees it/them call it an early night call it quits call loan call letters call off call sheet call out call on call of nature call someone's bluff call (someone) on the carpet call the shots call the tune call time call-waiting clarion call cattle call call to quarters cold call close call courtesy call conference call distress signal/call duck call hear the call of the wild port of call pay (someone) a call last call judgment call house call return someone's call put in a call to roll call take someone's call wake-up call went beyond the call of duty within call to call one's own too close to call trunk call bring/call/put into play call down call house call it a night call into doubt call in on call (something) to order sick call toll call call to arms it's (someone's) call call in sick call sign call up siren call not much call for curtain call the call of nature call number call slip at call no call for give (someone) a call call to account call names call one's bluff call into question call upon on call call it a day call forth call a spade a spade See More altar call a place to call home at one's beck and call call a halt to call-and-response call/take the register at someone's beck and call booty call beyond the call of duty call box call-board call (a) time-out call at call for call girl call in call in question call forwarding call it/them like one sees it/them call it an early night call it quits call loan call letters call off call sheet call out call on call of nature call someone's bluff call (someone) on the carpet call the shots call the tune call time call-waiting clarion call cattle call call to quarters cold call close call courtesy call conference call distress signal/call duck call hear the call of the wild port of call pay (someone) a call last call judgment call house call return someone's call put in a call to roll call take someone's call wake-up call went beyond the call of duty within call to call one's own too close to call trunk call bring/call/put into play call down call house call it a night call into doubt call in on call (something) to order sick call toll call call to arms it's (someone's) call call in sick call sign call up siren call not much call for curtain call the call of nature call number call slip at call no call for give (someone) a call call to account call names call one's bluff call into question call upon on call call it a day call forth call a spade a spade See More Kids Definition call 1 of 2 verb ˈkȯl 1 : to speak so as to be heard at a distance : shout call for help 2 : to utter in a loud clear voice call out a command 3 a : to announce with authority : proclaim call a halt b : to announce the action of (as a sports game) 4 : summon sense 1 call a meeting 5 : to bring into action or discussion call up reserves 6 a : to make a request or demand of or for call for an end to war b : to give temporary control of a computer to a particular set of instructions 7 : to make a telephone call to 8 : to make a brief visit no salesperson will call 9 a : to give a name to called the cat "Patches" b : to address by a name what did you call me 10 : to regard as being of a certain kind you can call them generous 11 : to estimate as being call it an even dollar 12 a : to utter a cry crows calling b : to attract game by imitating its cry 13 : halt entry 4 sense 2, suspend call a game on account of rain call time caller noun call 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud cry : shout 2 a : a cry of an animal b : an imitation of an animal's cry or a device used to make such an imitation 3 a : summons entry 1 sense 1, invitation b : attraction sense 1 the call of the wild 4 a : demand entry 1 sense 1a, claim b : request entry 1 sense 1 5 : a brief visit 6 : the act of calling on the telephone 7 : a ruling made by an official of a sports contest 8 : a temporary transfer of control of computer processing to a particular set of instructions Legal Definition call 1 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to announce or recite loudly called the civil trial list 2 : to admit (a person) as a barrister was called to the bar 3 : to demand payment of especially by formal notice call a loan 4 : to demand presentation of (as a bond or option) for redemption Note: A security issuer may call a security only if calling it is previously provided for, as, for example, in the indenture for a bond or in the stock agreement for preferred stock. The issuer usually pays the holder a premium for a called security. call 2 of 2 noun 1 : a demand for payment of money: as a : a notice by the U.S. Treasury to depositories to transfer part of its deposit balance to the Federal Reserve bank b : a notice to a stockholder or subscriber to pay an assessment or an installment of subscription to capital 2 : call option at option 3 3 a : a formal announcement or recitation the daily call of the motion calendar b : roll call the speaker ordered a call of the house call on phrase variants or call upon 1 as in stand on to place reliance or trust She's the one I call on when I need a friend. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stand on rely figure on bank on look to trust count depend lean confide reckon calculate entrust commit intrust Antonyms & Near Antonyms question suspect distrust mistrust 2 as in ask to make a request of She called on me for a ride to the airport. Synonyms & Similar Words ask invite request beg hit (up) appeal (to) plead (to) pray petition invoke implore solicit require entreat beseech conjure importune supplicate demand enjoin exact press Antonyms & Near Antonyms require force compel coerce constrain oblige 3 as in petition to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner They called on a specialist after other avenues had failed. Synonyms & Similar Words petition beg pray appeal (to) plead (to) request ask impetrate implore entreat beseech conjure importune supplicate besiege require solicit invoke sue force desire sponge demand bludge compel claim cadge mooch insist coerce command Antonyms & Near Antonyms suggest imply hint satisfy intimate please content appease placate comfort gratify pacify mollify conciliate console oblige quiet See More
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