call
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition a method of contacting a person by phone
- definition a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- definition a demand
- definition the characteristic sound produced by a bird
- definition a brief social visit
- definition a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring their margin up to the minimum requirement
- definition a demand for a show of hands in a card game
- definition a request
- definition an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
- definition a visit in an official or professional capacity
- definition (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
- definition the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
- definition a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- definition assign a specified (usually proper) name to
- definition ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
- definition get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
- definition utter a sudden loud cry
- definition order, request, or command to come
- definition pay a brief visit
- definition call a meeting; invite or command to meet
- definition read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
- definition send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
- definition utter a characteristic note or cry
- definition stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
- definition greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
- definition make a stop in a harbour
- definition demand payment of (a loan)
- definition make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
- definition give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
- definition indicate a decision in regard to
- definition make a prediction about; tell in advance
- definition present for redemption before maturation
- definition challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
- definition declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
- definition lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
- definition order or request or give a command for
- definition order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
- definition utter in a loud voice or announce
- definition challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
- definition consider or regard as being
- definition rouse somebody from sleep with a call