Call Meaning
There are 41 meaning(s) for word Call
Meaning 1 : assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
Synonyms : be known as, know as, name
Synonyms : be known as, know as, name
Meaning 2 : make a prediction about; tell in advance
Synonyms : anticipate, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise
Synonyms : anticipate, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise
Meaning 3 : order, request, or command to come
Example : She was called into the director's office
Synonyms : send for
Example : She was called into the director's office
Synonyms : send for
Meaning 4 : utter a sudden loud cry
Synonyms : cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
Synonyms : cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
Meaning 5 : pay a brief visit
Example : The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens
Synonyms : call in, visit
Example : The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens
Synonyms : call in, visit
Meaning 6 : the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
Synonyms : call option
Synonyms : call option
Meaning 7 : a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
Synonyms : margin call
Synonyms : margin call
Meaning 9 : a telephone connection
Example : 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
Synonyms : phone call, telephone call
Example : 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
Synonyms : phone call, telephone call
Meaning 10 : a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Synonyms : cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Synonyms : cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
Meaning 11 : greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
Example : She calls him by first name
Synonyms : address
Example : She calls him by first name
Synonyms : address
Meaning 12 : demand payment of (a loan)
Synonyms : call in
Synonyms : call in
Meaning 13 : give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
Synonyms : call off
Synonyms : call off
Meaning 14 : get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
Example : I tried to call you all night,Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
Synonyms : call up, phone, ring, telephone
Example : I tried to call you all night,Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
Synonyms : call up, phone, ring, telephone
Meaning 16 : make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Example : He called his trump
Synonyms : bid
Example : He called his trump
Synonyms : bid
Meaning 17 : a brief social visit
Example : 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
Example : 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
Meaning 18 : a demand for a show of hands in a card game
Example : after two raises there was a call
Example : after two raises there was a call
Meaning 19 : an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
Example : Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed
Example : Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed
Meaning 20 : a request
Example : many calls for Christmas stories,not many calls for buggywhips
Example : many calls for Christmas stories,not many calls for buggywhips
Meaning 21 : ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
Example : He called me a bastard,She called her children lazy and ungrateful
Example : He called me a bastard,She called her children lazy and ungrateful
Meaning 22 : a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
Meaning 23 : a visit in an official or professional capacity
Example : the pastor's calls on his parishioners,the salesman's call on a customer
Example : the pastor's calls on his parishioners,the salesman's call on a customer
Meaning 24 : call a meeting; invite or command to meet
Example : The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution',The new dean calls meetings every week
Example : The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution',The new dean calls meetings every week
Meaning 25 : challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
Example : He deserves to be called on that
Example : He deserves to be called on that
Meaning 26 : challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
Example : call the speaker on a question of fact
Example : call the speaker on a question of fact
Meaning 27 : consider or regard as being
Example : I would not call her beautiful
Example : I would not call her beautiful
Meaning 28 : declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
Example : call a runner out
Example : call a runner out
Meaning 29 : indicate a decision in regard to
Example : call balls and strikes behind the plate
Example : call balls and strikes behind the plate
Meaning 30 : lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
Meaning 31 : make a stop in a harbour
Example : The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow
Example : The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow
Meaning 32 : order or request or give a command for
Example : The unions called a general strike for Sunday
Example : The unions called a general strike for Sunday
Meaning 33 : order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
Example : He was already called 4 times for jury duty,They called him to active military duty
Example : He was already called 4 times for jury duty,They called him to active military duty
Meaning 34 : read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
Meaning 35 : require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
Meaning 36 : rouse somebody from sleep with a call
Example : I was called at 5 A.M. this morning
Example : I was called at 5 A.M. this morning
Meaning 37 : send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
Example : Hawaii is calling!,A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling
Example : Hawaii is calling!,A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling
Meaning 38 : (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
Example : he was ejected for protesting the call
Example : he was ejected for protesting the call
Meaning 39 : stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Example : call a football game
Example : call a football game
Meaning 40 : utter a characteristic note or cry
Example : bluejays called to one another
Example : bluejays called to one another
Meaning 41 : utter in a loud voice or announce
Example : He called my name,The auctioneer called the bids
Example : He called my name,The auctioneer called the bids
How to Pronounce Call
- kɔl
Similar words of Call :