Call: meaning, definitions and examples

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call

 

[ kɔːl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

phone

A telephone call is a connection over a telephone network between the calling party and the called party.

Synonyms

phone call, telephone call

Examples of usage

  • I received a call from my friend yesterday.
  • She made a call to the customer service department.
Context #2 | Verb

communicate

To call means to communicate with someone by telephone.

Synonyms

dial, phone

Examples of usage

  • I will call you when I arrive.
  • He called his parents to let them know he was safe.

Translations

Translations of the word "call" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamar

🇮🇳 कॉल करना (kaul karna)

🇩🇪 rufen

🇮🇩 memanggil

🇺🇦 дзвонити

🇵🇱 dzwonić

🇯🇵 呼ぶ (yobu)

🇫🇷 appeler

🇪🇸 llamar

🇹🇷 aramak

🇰🇷 부르다 (bureuda)

🇸🇦 اتصل (ittasal)

🇨🇿 volat

🇸🇰 volať

🇨🇳 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà)

🇸🇮 poklicati

🇮🇸 hringja

🇰🇿 қоңырау шалу (qoñyrau şalu)

🇬🇪 დარეკვა (dareqva)

🇦🇿 zəng etmək

🇲🇽 llamar

Etymology

The word 'call' originated from the Old Norse word 'kalla', which means 'to cry out'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the act of summoning or contacting someone, especially through a telephone. The concept of a 'call' has become deeply ingrained in modern communication, symbolizing connection and conversation.

See also: caller, calling, callous, calls, callus, recall.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #451, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.