| 释义 |
call around call around1. To call multiple places or people to try to get information about something. Oh, thank goodness you're OK! I've been calling around trying to find out where you were! I have no idea why the street is closed, but I'll call around and get some answers.2. To invite someone to one's home. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "call" and "around." I do want Bill to see our new place! I've called him around many times, but he's always busy.See also: around, callcall around (about someone or something)to telephone a number of different people in succession about something. I'll call around about Tom and see if I can find out anything.See also: around, callcall aroundv.1. To telephone several people, usually to get or give some information: I called around to all the hospitals trying to locate my injured friend.2. To invite someone for a visit, especially by calling them on the telephone: I've been trying to call you around for dinner, but you never seem to be home!See also: around, call |