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Call

Noun, Verb
UK /kɔːl/
US /kɑːl/

Definition

(v) : To talk to someone by phone or shout for attention; to name or summon.

(n) : An act of telephoning or a loud shout.

Example

"I will call you tonight."

"She called her cat when it was time for dinner."

"The referee made a call against our team."

Explanation

To call means to use your voice or a device to get someone’s attention or speak to them. It can also mean naming something, asking someone to come, or making a decision. For example, you can call a friend on the phone, call your dog to come, or call a meeting. In sports, a referee ā€œcallsā€ a foul. It’s used in many everyday and formal situations, from personal conversations to business.