Call meaning in English

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Definition

to call: to phone, to ring, to make contact by telephone; to name, to label; to shout (to someone) verb
to call back: to telephone or ring later, at another time verb
a (telephone) call: a (telephone) conversation, a chat, a talk (by telephone) noun

Examples

  • "Bruno : Some of you may recognize Donna's voice from the syndicated radio program "Call Donna" on Radio Rhubarb."
  • "I've never been on... what's this thing called again?"
  • "You may call it a "Compassion Fruit"."
  • "You could call yourself a "businessman", or "entrepreneur" for example."
  • "Call me when Elkie takes a break."
  • "Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Europe, there lived a man who loved the smells of life."
  • "They call him that cause he says everything 3 times."
  • "Prosecutor : Mr. Quincy, you have been called as an alibi to Mr. Jones."
  • "I am calling about your dog... Stink."
  • "Horatio : These are twisted salt cakes, but people call them "pretzels"."
  • "Donna : Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the "Call Donna Program" on Radio Rhubarb."
  • "Call me on the line"
  • "Horatio : Yes, it is what you people call an "island"."
  • "Call the "Love Connection" hotline on 1-800-D R D O N N A."
  • "I mean... Call me "Rainbow Child"."
  • "General : Don't call me General!"
  • "My name is unpronounceable to westerners, so you can call me Chuk-Chuk."
  • "Brenda : Hi, I'm calling for Bruno Delavigne."
  • "Listen, here's the deal: I'm calling you to say sorry."
  • "I'm your pilot, Captain Steve Rogers, but my friends call me Crash."

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