call
call/kôl/
verb
- give (an infant or animal) a specified name."they called their daughter Hannah"synonyms: name, christen, baptize, designate, style, term, dub, label, entitle, clepe, denominate, answer to the name of, go by the name of
- cry out (a word or words)."he heard an insistent voice calling his name"synonyms: cry out, cry, shout, yell, sing out, whoop, bellow, roar, halloo, bawl, scream, shriek, screech, exclaim, holler, yoo-hoo, cooee, ejaculate, vociferate
- contact or attempt to contact (a person or number) by phone."could I call you back ?"
- order or request the attendance of."representatives of all three teams have been called to appear before the stewards"
- announce or decide that (an event, especially a meeting, strike, or election) is to happen."there appeared to be no alternative but to call a general election"synonyms: convene, summon, call together, order, assemble, arrange, arrange a time/date for, announce, declare, convoke
- (of a person) pay a brief visit."he had promised Celia he would call in at the clinic"synonyms: pay a visit to, pay a brief visit to, visit, pay a call on, look in on, call in on, drop in on, drop by, stop by, pop into
- (of an umpire or other official in a game) pronounce (a ball, stroke, or other action) to be the thing specified."the linesman called the ball wide"
- cause (a subroutine) to be executed."one subroutine may call another subroutine (or itself)"
noun
- a cry made as a summons or to attract someone's attention."a nearby fisherman heard their calls for help"synonyms: cry, shout, yell, whoop, roar, scream, shriek, exclamation, holler, vociferation
- the characteristic cry of a bird or other animal."it is best distinguished by its call, a loud “pwit”"synonyms: cry, song, sound
- an instance of speaking to someone on the phone or attempting to contact someone by phone."I'll give you a call at around five"synonyms: phone call, telephone call, ring, buzz, bell, tinkle
- a brief social visit."we paid a call on Howard"synonyms: visit, social call
- an appeal or demand for something to happen or be done."the call for action was welcomed"synonyms: appeal, request, plea, entreaty, demand, order, command
- an order or request for someone to be present."he was delighted that so many former players had heeded the call to attend the conference"synonyms: summons, request
- (in sports) a decision or ruling made by an umpire or other official, traditionally conveyed by a shout, that the ball has gone out of play or that a rule has been breached."he was visibly irritated with the umpire's calls"
- a command to execute a subroutine."parameter values may be changed by calls to a special purpose input specification subroutine"
- a demand for payment of lent or unpaid capital.
- (in a bar, club, etc.) denoting or made with relatively expensive brands of liquor which customers request by name."$6 call liquor drinks"
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noun · 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.
CALL meaning: 1. to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name: 2. If…. Learn more.
verb (used with object) to cry out in a loud voice; shout: He called her name to see if she was home. to command or request to come; summon: to call a dog;
call in American English · 1. to cry out in a loud voice; shout · 2. to command or request to come; summon · 3. to ask or invite to come · 4. to communicate or ...
Telephone call
A telephone call or telephone conversation, also known as a phone call or voice call, is a connection over a telephone network between the called party and the calling party. Telephone calls started in the late 19th century. Wikipedia
When you call, you shout or cry out so that someone can hear you. You might call to a bicyclist who's veering dangerously into traffic.
CALL meaning: 1 : to speak in a loud voice; 2 : to announce or read (something) in a loud voice.
To say or read in a loud tone; shout; announce. To call the names of stations. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To demand or ask for the presence of.
to say in a loud voice or shout out. She called his name, but nobody answered. synonyms: · exclaim, hail, shout · similar words: · bellow, ...
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call ... 1. to cry out in a loud voice: to call someone's name. 2. to summon or invite to come: to call a witness; to call the family to dinner. 3. to communicate ...
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:.