call

Definitions

1. verb

   To ask someone to come, or to ask for help.

   Examples

   • That person is hurt. Call for help!
   • They called for backup as soon as the fighting started.
2. verb

   To shout or cry out.

   Examples

   • Supper is ready, called Dad from the kitchen.
   • She called out his name across the station.
   ≈holler≈yell≈call≈cry≈holler +6 more
3. verb

   To say names or words out loud.

   Examples

   • The teacher called each name from the list.
   • The officer called the roll.
4. verb

   To phone someone.

   Examples

   • Why don't you call me in the morning?
   • I will call you tomorrow.
   ≈drop a line≈ring≈get on the horn≈give someone a ring≈give someone a bell +15 more
5. verb

   To wake someone up.

   Examples

   • Please call me at seven tomorrow morning.
   • The porter called us before dawn.
   ≈wake up≈arouse≈awake≈awaken≈bring round +8 more
6. verb

   To ask a band to play a certain song.

   Examples

   • They called I Got Rhythm and turned to me for a solo.
   • He called Satin Doll right away.
7. verb

   To scold someone.

   Examples

   • His mother called him for tracking mud in the house.
   • She called the boys for fighting in the yard.
8. verb

   To visit someone for a short time.

   Examples

   • We could always call on a friend.
   • The engineer called round while you were away.
9. verb

   To stop at a station or port.

   Examples

   • This train calls at Reading, Slough and London.
   • Our cruise ship called at Bristol Harbour.
10. verb

    To arrive as a trouble or a hard time.

    Examples

    • When trouble calls, remember you are not alone.
    • Hard times call, and we must be ready.