call
nouns
a telephone connection
"she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London"; "he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call"
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
"a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"
a brief social visit
"senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers"; "the characters in Henry James' novels are forever paying calls on each other, usually in the parlor of some residence"
is a type of (narrower)
the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
"he dropped by for a visit"
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
"after two raises there was a call"
is a type of (narrower)
an urgent or peremptory request
"his demands for attention were unceasing"
a request
"many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips"
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
"Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed"
is a type of (narrower)
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
a visit in an official or professional capacity
"the pastor's calls on his parishioners"; "the salesman's call on a customer"
is a type of (narrower)
the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity
"a visit to the dentist"
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
"he was ejected for protesting the call"
is a type of (narrower)
the act of making up your mind about something
"the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
verbs
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
"They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
"He called me a bastard"; "She called her children lazy and ungrateful"
verb group
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
"They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
is a type of (narrower)
assign a label to; designate with a label
"These students were labelled `learning disabled'"
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
"I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
is derived from
utter a sudden loud cry
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
see also
order, request, or command to come
"She was called into the director's office"; "Call the police!"
pay a brief visit
"The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens"
is derived from
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
"The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'"; "The new dean calls meetings every week"
is derived from
verb group
order, request, or command to come
"She was called into the director's office"; "Call the police!"
is a type of (narrower)
express the need or desire for; ask for
"She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
causes
collect in one place
"We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
"Call roll"
verb group
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
"He called me a bastard"; "She called her children lazy and ungrateful"
is a type of (narrower)
look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed
"The King will read the proclamation at noon"
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
"Hawaii is calling!"; "A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling"
verb group
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
"I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
domain category
(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
is a type of (narrower)
communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
utter a characteristic note or cry
"bluejays called to one another"
is a type of (narrower)
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
"She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
"call a football game"
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
"He always addresses me with `Sir'"; "Call me Mister"; "She calls him by first name"
make a stop in a harbour
"The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow"
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
"He called his trump"
is derived from
indicate a decision in regard to
"call balls and strikes behind the plate"
make a prediction about; tell in advance
"Call the outcome of an election"
require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
"Call a bond"
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
"He deserves to be called on that"
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
"call a runner out"
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
"Call ducks"
order or request or give a command for
"The unions called a general strike for Sunday"
is a type of (narrower)
make a request for something
"Order me some flowers"; "order a work stoppage"
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
"He was already called 4 times for jury duty"; "They called him to active military duty"
utter in a loud voice or announce
"He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids"
is derived from
verb group
utter a sudden loud cry
"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
is a type of (narrower)
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
"She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
"call the speaker on a question of fact"
verb group
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
"He deserves to be called on that"
consider or regard as being
"I would not call her beautiful"
verb group
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
"He called me a bastard"; "She called her children lazy and ungrateful"
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