Last call meaning in English

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Definition

This is the last call (for the 8.35 train): This is the final warning that (the 8.35 train) is about to leave noun

Examples

  • "Announcement : Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last call for flight AF0073 to Paris Charles De Gaulle via Dubai."
  • "Loudspeaker : This is the last call for all passengers traveling on Greendog Lines Bus number 368B, the 9AM bus for New York City."
  • "Last call at 40 thousand dollars."
  • "Loudspeaker : This is the last call for all passengers traveling on Greendog Lines Bus number 368A, the 10AM departure for San Francisco."
Exercise 1
At the start of the dialogue, what announcement is given over the loudspeaker?
At the start of the dialogue, what announcement is given over the loudspeaker?
No, the announcement does not say that the bus has already "left" or "departed".
Later, the bus driver questions Jean about whether he is carrying any explosives, but the loudspeaker announcement here does not mention the safety of luggage.
No, the announcement does not say that this bus will be "delayed" or "late".
No, there would not be enough time to visit the ticket counter as this bus is about to leave!
This is the right answer. The loudspeaker says passengers for the New York City bus should "proceed directly" to their gate. That means they should go there right away!
Exercise 2
What expression does the loudspeaker announcer use to tell any passengers not already on the bus that they will not be receiving any further information about the departure?

"This is the for all passengers traveling on Greendog Lines Bus number 368A..."
What expression does the loudspeaker announcer use to tell any passengers not already on the bus that they will not be receiving any further information about the departure?

"This is the last call for all passengers traveling on Greendog Lines Bus number 368A..."
last call: This is the right answer. "Last call!" is a common announcement at travel facilities to signal passengers that they will miss their bus, train, or flight if they do not hurry to the gate!

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