Calls: meaning, definitions and examples

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calls

 

[ kษ”หlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

phone

A phone call is a conversation that you have by speaking into a telephone.

Synonyms

conversation, phone call, telephone call

Examples of usage

  • I received a call from my friend yesterday.
  • She made a call to her parents to check on them.
  • The call lasted for over an hour.
  • I missed an important call while I was in a meeting.
  • I need to make a call to book a restaurant reservation.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A decision made by an official in a game or sport.

Synonyms

decision, judgment, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The referee's call was controversial.
  • The umpire made a close call at first base.
  • The coach disagreed with the call made by the referee.
  • The final call determined the winner of the match.
  • The player was penalized for arguing with the call.
Context #3 | Verb

phone

To make a telephone call to someone.

Synonyms

dial, phone, ring

Examples of usage

  • I will call you later.
  • She called her friend to invite her to the party.
  • He called the office to inform them about his absence.
  • I called my parents to wish them a happy anniversary.
  • She called the customer service to inquire about her order.

Translations

Translations of the word "calls" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chamadas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฒเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anrufe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panggilan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล‚ฤ…czenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ป่ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appels

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llamadas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaฤŸrฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ตํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุงู„ู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hovory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hovory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klici

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmtรถl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™nglษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llamadas

Etymology

The word 'call' has its origins in the Old English word 'ceallian' which meant 'to cry out, summon.' Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to communication and decision-making. In modern usage, 'call' is commonly used in the context of phone conversations and sports officiating.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,723, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.