call definition
call verb
(shout loudly to attract attention): Did you call me?
(summon, invite, or ask to come): I think you should call a doctor.
(name or address someone): His name is Daniel, but we call him Dan.
(telephone someone): I’ll call you when I get there.
(order or announce): The CEO wants to call a meeting to discuss the issue.
(make a brief visit): I’ll call your house on my way to work.
(stop or postpone): They called the game because of darkness.
(regard, think of as): You are the only person I would call a friend.
call noun
(a shout to attract attention): She gave a call for help.
(a telephone communication): You have a call from your wife.
(a decision): Can I go? – I don’t know; it’s your call. It was a tough call to make.
(a brief visit to someone’s house): Dr. Seward has six calls to make today.
(something that needs attention, effort, time, or money): We had so many other calls on our time.
(request, market, or demand): There is little call for expensive goods here.
(a strong feeling of wanting): I could not resist the call of swimming in the ocean.
call definition, envocabulary.com
