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call verb (NAME)B1 [ T + obj + noun ] to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name: They've called the twins Edward and Thomas. What's that actor called that we saw in the film last night? His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him Johnny. What's her new novel called? I wish he wouldn't keep calling me "dear" - it's so patronizing! call sb namesC2 If a person, especially a child, calls someone names, he or she addresses that person with a name that is intended to be offensive: Tom's worried that if he wears glasses at school the other children will call him names. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Insults & abuse - arse-licker
- asshole
- be close to the bone idiom
- brickbat
- cut (sb) to the quick idiom
- denigrate
- do sb down
- fuck
- fuck you/them/it idiom
- give someone a mouthful idiom
- mouth
- mouthful
- name-calling
- shit
- sledging
- snowflake
- stick
- take sb's name in vain idiom
- trifle
- trifle with sb/sth
See more results » call verb (PHONE)A2 [ I or T ] to use a phone to talk to someone: He called (you) last night when you were out. She called (me) this morning at the office and we had a brief chat. I've been calling all morning but I can't get through. Do you think we should call the police? call collect US US also and UK reverse (the) charges to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Communications - by telephone - aeroplane mode
- airplane mode
- alarm call
- bell
- break
- break up
- call sb up
- cold-calling
- conference call
- connection
- give sb a buzz idiom
- hash
- hold
- put sb through
- put sth down 1
- ring
- telecommuting
- tinkle
- top-up card
- transfer
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Communicating & keeping in touch call verb (CONSIDER) [ T + obj + noun ] to consider someone or something to be: He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he'd call close friends. One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I don't call that a meal! I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation. call sth your own to consider something as belonging to you: I don't aspire to anything very grand - I just want a place I can call my own. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Guessing, supposing and suspecting - approximate
- as much idiom
- conjecture
- consider
- deem
- fall
- guess
- hypothesize
- jump
- jump to conclusions idiom
- mark
- mark sb down as sth
- misjudge
- pluck
- presume
- smell
- speculate
- surmise
- think
- think of sth/sb
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Having and owning - general words call verb (SHOUT/CRY)B1 [ I or T ] to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention, or (of animals) to make a loud, high sound, especially to another animal: Someone in the crowd called (out) his name. Did you call? [ + speech ] "Hey, you! Come over here!" she called. The blackbird called to its mate. call for order also call sth to order to ask people in a meeting to stop talking so that the meeting can continue: She called for order/called the meeting to order. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Shouting & screaming - barracking
- bawl
- bellow
- burst
- burst out
- call (sth) out
- clamour
- cry out
- holler
- howl
- lung
- scream your head off idiom
- scream/shout blue murder idiom
- screech
- shout
- shouting
- shriek
- squawk
- squee
- thunder
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Making appeals & requests call verb (ASK TO COME)C1 [ I or T ] to ask someone to come to you: She called me over to where she was sitting. I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call (for) me in the night. I was called to an emergency meeting this morning. At school she was always being called into the headteacher's office. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Inviting & summoning - ask
- ask sb in
- ask sb out
- call sb in
- call sb out
- call-out
- convene
- invitation
- invite
- invite sb in
- invite sb over
- invitee
- recall
- send
- send for sb
- summon
- summons
call verb (VISIT) [ I ] to visit someone, especially for a short time: The electrician must have called (round) this morning when we were out - there's a note on the door mat. call verb (DECIDE ON)C1 [ T ] to decide officially to have a particular event or take particular action: The managing director has called a meeting to discuss pay levels. The papers are predicting that the prime minister will call an election in the spring. It's reckoned that the unions will call a strike if management will not agree to their demands. They had to call a halt to (= end) the match because of the heavy rain. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Managing and organizing - act
- administer
- administration
- bureaucracy
- bureaucratic
- campaign
- have sth in hand idiom
- head sth up
- in hand idiom
- kaizen
- manage
- management
- organization
- restructure
- run the show idiom
- shakedown
- square
- square sth/sb away
- stage
- stage-manage
See more results » Idiom(s)call sb's bluff call your shot call a spade a spade call into question call it a day call it a night call it quits call the shots sth is calling you Phrasal verb(s)call back call sb back call by call for sb call for sth call forth sth call sb in call sth in call sb/sth off call sth off call (in) on sb call on sb call on sth call (sth) out call sb out call sb up call sth up call noun (PHONE)A2 [ C ] the act of using the phone: I got a call from an old college friend last night. If there are any calls for me, could you write them down next to the phone? I've just got a couple of calls to make. That decorator you called about painting the house - did he ever return your call? The radio station received a lot of calls complaining about the show's bad language. Before six o'clock, calls are charged at peak rate. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Communications - by telephone - aeroplane mode
- airplane mode
- alarm call
- bell
- break
- break up
- call sb up
- cold-calling
- conference call
- connection
- give sb a buzz idiom
- hash
- hold
- put sb through
- put sth down 1
- ring
- telecommuting
- tinkle
- top-up card
- transfer
See more results » call noun (ANIMAL)B1 [ C ] the sound an animal makes or the sound of someone shouting something: The whale has a very distinctive call. She could hear calls for help from inside the burning building. I'll be in the next room, so give me a call if you need any help. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Shouting & screaming - barracking
- bawl
- bellow
- burst
- burst out
- call (sth) out
- clamour
- cry out
- holler
- howl
- lung
- scream your head off idiom
- scream/shout blue murder idiom
- screech
- shout
- shouting
- shriek
- squawk
- squee
- thunder
See more results » call noun (DEMAND) [ U ] the fact of people wanting or needing a particular thing: There's not much call for fur coats these days. formal I certainly don't think there's any call for that sort of language, young lady! C1 [ C ] a demand for something to happen: Management have so far ignored the union's calls for stricter safety regulations. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Feelings of desire - appetite
- caprice
- compulsion
- covetous
- craving
- dream
- get itchy feet idiom
- hankering
- hunger
- impulse
- impulse buy
- longing
- lust
- thirst
- urge
- vaulting
- whim
- wish
- yearning
- yen
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Making appeals & requests call noun (VISIT)C1 [ C ] a short visit, especially an official one made by someone whose job is connected with health: Doctor Seward is out on a call this morning. The nurse has got a few calls to make this afternoon. old-fashioned I thought I'd pay a call on (= visit) an old friend of mine this weekend. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Medical treatment: doctors & health workers generally - anaesthetist
- auxiliary nurse
- charge nurse
- clinician
- consultant
- dental practitioner/surgeon
- doctor's orders
- ENT
- houseman
- LPN
- medical examiner
- mo
- nurse
- nursing
- occupational therapy
- odontologist
- radiographer
- resident
- senior nursing officer
- specialist
See more results » call noun (DECISION) [ C ] informal a decision: It was a tough call, but eventually I decided to give up my job. More investment? That's got to be your call - you're the one that's paying! Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Decisions and deciding - be make or break for sb/sth idiom
- be on the horns of a dilemma idiom
- clinch
- clincher
- come down on one side of the fence or the other idiom
- come to sth
- decider
- fight
- fish
- hammer sth out
- head
- it's a date idiom
- judgment call
- make or break sth idiom
- make up your mind idiom
- mind
- nail sth down
- name
- name the day idiom
- spin a coin idiom
See more results » Idiom(s)call of nature a close call on call call verb (NAME) [ T ] to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name: They can’t decide whether to call their new baby Carol or Alice. His name is Anthony, but everyone calls him Tony. call someone names To call someone names is to use rude or insulting words to describe someone: Politicians waste a lot of time calling each other names and criticizing each other. call verb (TELEPHONE) [ I/T ] to telephone someone: [ I ] I called last night and left a message. [ T ] Jenny called me and invited us over for the weekend. call someone collect If you call someone collect, you telephone someone who agrees to pay for the cost of talking to you call verb (SAY) [ I/T ] to say something in a loud voice, esp. in order to get someone’s attention: [ T ] “Answer ‘Here!’ when I call your name,” the teacher said. call the roll If you call the roll you read aloud the names of all the people on a list to make certain that each person is present: The teacher calls the roll at the beginning of each day. call verb (ASK TO COME) [ I/T ] to ask someone to come to you: [ I ] I ran to Jonathan as soon as I heard him call. [ T ] You’d better call an ambulance. [ M ] Susan, would you call in the next patient, please? call verb (CONSIDER) [ T ] to consider someone or something to be something: I wouldn’t call him a friend – he’s just someone I met. The umpire called him safe on a close play. call verb (ASK FOR) [ T ] to ask for or demand something, or to decide officially to have a particular event: The mayor called a meeting of local organizations to discuss budget priorities. Idiom(s)call a halt to something call it a day call it quits call the shots Phrasal verb(s)call back (someone) call for someone call for something call forth something call in call in someone call off something call on someone call on someone call out (something) call out something call up (someone) call up someone call noun (BEING ASKED TO COME) [ C ] a visit that someone makes, esp. as part of a job: The locksmith is out on a call right now. on call People who work in medicine and other important activities are said to be on call when they are available to make visits or to speak to someone on the telephone at any time: Dr. Menendez is on call for the next 24 hours. call noun (DECISION) [ C ] a decision: I really don’t know what to do – it’s your call. call noun (CAUSE) [ C/U ] a reason or cause: [ U ] There’s no call for you to get so angry – I was just kidding. call noun (SOUNDS) [ C ] a loud sound made by a person or animal: Where we camp, near the river, you can hear the call of the wolf almost every night. [ C ] the characteristic cry of a bird: Students tried to imitate the calls of their favorite birds. [ I or T ] COMMUNICATIONS to phone someone: I'll tell Mr Baker you called. Would you like me to pass on any message? Please call us as soon as possible so that we can resolve this issue. call collect also reverse (the) charges US COMMUNICATIONS to make a phone call that is paid for by the person who receives it: To call collect from overseas, you need to reach an international operator. [ T ] to ask or demand that a particular action should be taken or that a particular event should happen: call an election/meeting/strike An emergency meeting of the board was called for the next day. call for order also call sb/sth to order MEETINGS, LAW to ask people in a meeting or law court to be quiet so that the meeting or legal action can continue: The senator called the Judiciary Committee meeting to order. A deputy called for order in the courtroom. [ T ] also call sth in FINANCE to say officially that borrowed money must be paid back: call (in) a debt/loan The contract gives the lender the right to call a loan if the borrower sells the property. call (in) a bond FINANCE to pay back money to a person or organization holding a bond before the date when the bond matures (= when it would normally be paid back): When interest rates plunge, a company may decide to call a bond. [ T ] to ask someone to come to a place: call sb in/into/over He was called into a manager's office and told that, after 26 years of service, he was no longer needed. She called me over and asked if I was interested in applying for the job. [ I ] to visit a person or place for a short time: A salesman called at my home. [ T ] informal to say that a particular event or action will happen in the future: He claims to have called the downturn in the economy nearly four years ago. [ T ] LAW to make someone say what they know about a situation, in a court of law or to a government official or group: The committee can call witnesses and compel them to answer questions. Phrasal verb(s)call back call (sb) back call sth back call for sth call in call sb in call sth in call sth off call on/upon sb call on/upon sth call (sb) up call sth up [ C ] COMMUNICATIONS an act of communicating with someone by phone: a phone/telephone call I'm expecting a phone call from him this morning. a local/international/long-distance call The company is dropping international call charges to over 20 countries. make/place a call We're not allowed to make private calls at work. get/receive/take a call Thank you for taking my call. return sb's call He was busy when I contacted him and he didn't return my calls. See alsocold-call conference call courtesy call toll call [ C ] a short visit, especially one for a particular or official purpose: a customer/sales call pay a call on sb While I was in the area, I took the opportunity of paying a call on one of my clients. [ C ] a demand for something to happen: a call for sth Yesterday there were renewed calls for a change in the law. [ C or U ] a situation in which people or businesses want or need a particular thing: a call for/on sth Energy efficiency and conservation could lead to a reduced call for exports. no call for sth There is no call for such luxuries in the present economic climate. He was finding that there were a numbers of calls on his time in his new role. [ C ] STOCK MARKET a demand made by a company to shareholders for payment of money they owe for shares for which they have paid only part of the price: Shareholders received notice of a call of 40 cents per share on all partly paid-up shares. FINANCE a demand for money that is owed to be paid back: Your loan may contain a call provision if you fall behind on your payments. See alsocash call margin call [ C ] FINANCE call option at/on call FINANCE, STOCK MARKET used to describe a loan that must be paid back immediately upon the request of the financial organization lending the money: Many banks have money market loans at call with discount houses. BANKING used to describe a bank account from which you can take money out when you ask for it: All our accounts are at-call accounts that require no minimum deposit or balance. on call HR available to work when needed: He is on call round-the-clock two weeks each month. |