nounπShareA telephone conversation."I received several calls today."communicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short visit, usually for social purposes."I paid a call to a dear friend of mine."communicationsocietyculturefamilyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA visit by a ship or boat to a port."The ship made a call at Southampton."nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cry or shout."He heard a call from the other side of the room."soundcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA decision or judgement."That was a good call."outcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe characteristic cry of a bird or other animal."That sound is the distinctive call of the cuckoo bird."animalsoundnaturebirdcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beckoning or summoning."I had to yield to the call of the wild."communicationsoundactionsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe right to speak at a given time during a debate or other public event; the floor."I give the call to the Manager of Opposition Business."politicsgovernmentcommunicationrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn option to buy stock at a specified price during or at a specified time."She made a profit by selling her calls on the technology company's stock before their expiration date. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of calling to the other batsman."During the cricket match, the batsman relied on quick calls to his partner to decide whether to attempt a run. "sportactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being the batsman whose role it is to call (depends on where the ball goes.)"In cricket, the calls between batsmen are crucial for quick singles and avoiding run-outs. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA work shift which requires one to be available when requested (see on call).""As a doctor, Sarah gets paid extra for her weekend calls, during which she must be ready to come to the hospital if needed." "jobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of jumping to a subprogram, saving the means to return to the original point."The computer program made many calls to different functions to calculate the final result, each call temporarily pausing the main process. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA statement of a particular state, or rule, made in many games such as bridge, craps, jacks, and so on."There was a 20 dollar bet on the table, and my call was 9."gamestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of matching a bet made by a player who has previously bet in the same round of betting."After seeing his opponent raise, John hesitated, then made two calls before finally folding. "betgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA note blown on the horn to encourage the dogs in a hunt."The huntsman sounded the calls on his horn, urging the hounds to chase after the fox. "animalsportsoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA whistle or pipe, used by the boatswain and his mate to summon the sailors to duty."The boatswain's calls echoed across the deck, signaling the sailors to their stations for the approaching storm. "nauticalmilitarysailingsoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pipe or other instrument to call birds or animals by imitating their note or cry. A game call."The hunter used a variety of calls, like a duck call and a turkey call, to attract the birds. "animalgamesoundbirdcommunicationdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn invitation to take charge of or serve a church as its pastor."After many prayers and interviews, the church extended two calls to potential pastors. "religiontheologyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVocation; employment; calling."Her heart was in medicine, so she knew her calls lay in helping others as a doctor. "jobbusinessworkserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reference to, or statement of, an object, course, distance, or other matter of description in a survey or grant requiring or calling for a corresponding object, etc., on the land."The deed's description of the property line includes calls to the old oak tree and the creek as boundary markers. "propertylawareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(prostitution) A meeting with a client for paid sex; hookup; job."She relies on her calls to pay her rent each month. "sexjobserviceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To use one's voice."The teacher calls on students to answer questions in class. "communicationsoundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To visit.""My grandmother often calls on us during the holidays." "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To name, identify or describe."The teacher calls each student's name during attendance. "languagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice."The referee calls a foul during the basketball game. "soundcommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes with for) To require, demand."He felt called to help the old man."demandcommunicationbusinessgovernmentorganizationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo announce the early extinction of a debt by prepayment, usually at a premium."The company calls the bonds in five years, offering investors a small premium for the early repayment. "financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand repayment of a loan."The bank calls the loan if the borrower misses too many payments. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion."A recursive function is one that calls itself."computingtechnicaltechnologyinternetelectronicsmachinefunctionsystemprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading