call Definition
- 1to use a phone to talk to someone
- 2to shout or say something loudly
- 3to give someone or something a name
Using call: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "call" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I will call you later tonight.
Example
He called out my name from across the room.
Example
We decided to call the new product 'Skyline'.
call Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with call
Example
It's getting late, let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.
Example
As the CEO, he calls the shots in the company.
wake-up call
an event that makes someone realize the need for action or change
Example
The pandemic was a wake-up call for many people to start taking their health seriously.
Origins of call
from Old Norse 'kalla'
Summary: call in Brief
The verb 'call' [kɔːl] has several meanings, including using a phone to talk to someone, shouting or saying something loudly, and giving someone or something a name. It is often used in phrases like 'call it a day,' meaning to stop working, and 'call the shots,' meaning to be in charge. 'Call' can be formal, as in 'telephone,' or informal, as in 'holler.'
