Call (Noun)
Meaning 1
A demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The distinctive call of the loon echoed across the lake.
- The bird's call was a series of high-pitched chirps that seemed to come from nowhere.
- The ornithologist spent hours recording the calls of the various bird species in the forest.
- The call of the peacock was loud and clear, announcing its presence to the entire farm.
- The young bird's call was still rough and unpolished, but it was learning quickly from its parents.
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Meaning 3
A brief social visit; "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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She made a call on her elderly neighbor to check in and bring some fresh flowers.
- The young couple received a call from the local pastor, who welcomed them to the community.
- After the wedding, the newlyweds paid a call on the bride's grandmother, who was unable to attend the ceremony.
- As part of the social protocol, the ambassador's wife made a call on the president's wife at the palace.
- The new student paid a call on her professor, dropping by his office hours to discuss her coursework.
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Meaning 4
A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The angry mob responded to the government's announcement with a loud call for change.
- The union's leader made a passionate call for a general strike in response to the layoffs.
- Her emotional call for justice echoed throughout the city streets during the rally.
- The senator's vote against the bill was met with a resounding call of dissent from the opposing party.
- The activists ended their march with a defiant call for equality that rang out across the nation.
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- Holloa
- Razzing
- Hollering
- Hollo
- Roaring
- Boo
- Screeching
- Battle Cry
- Yowl
- Shrieking
- Scream
- Clamoring
- Hiss
- War Cry
- Clamouring
- Yodel
- Clamor
- Roar
- Yelling
- Noise
- Razz
- Whoop
- Bird
- Blue Murder
- Screech
- Hosanna
- Screaming
- Snort
- Shouting
- Bellow
- Halloo
- Holler
- Bellowing
- Catcall
- Raspberry
- Hoot
- War Whoop
- Hue And Cry
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Meaning 5
A special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course; "he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She felt the call to become a doctor and help those in need after volunteering at a hospital.
- The priest believed he had received a call from God to serve the community.
- He was disappointed that he had not heard the call to join the military like his father and grandfather before him.
- The call to adventure was strong in her, and she spent her life traveling the world.
- After a spiritual awakening, he felt a call to become a monk and dedicate his life to prayer and contemplation.
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Meaning 6
A demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The call of duty was strong, and he felt compelled to enlist in the military.
- She answered the call to serve her community by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
- The call of adventure was too great to resist, and he quit his job to travel the world.
- The call of the wild was a siren's song to the young explorer, drawing him deeper into the forest.
- The call to action was clear, and the protesters took to the streets to demand justice.
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Meaning 7
A telephone connection; "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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- 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.
- The call was dropped due to poor reception.
- The customer service representative answered the call and helped me with my query.
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Meaning 8
A demand for a show of hands in a card game; "after two raises there was a call".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The big bet on the flop led to a call from the player on the button.
- After two raises there was a call, but no one wanted to push their luck.
- She went all-in, but fortunately got a call from the other player at the table.
- His opponent made a suspicious call, and he began to wonder if they were bluffing.
- The table was surprised when the underdog made a call, despite the heavy betting.
Meaning 9
The option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 10
A visit in an official or professional capacity; "the pastor's calls on his parishioners"; "the salesman's call on a customer".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 11
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee; "he was ejected for protesting the call".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 12
An instruction that interrupts the program being executed; "Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 13
A request; "many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- There have been many calls for stricter gun control laws in the wake of the recent shootings.
- The charity received numerous calls for donations after the devastating hurricane.
- The company has been getting a lot of calls for their new smartphone model.
- There aren't many calls for vinyl records anymore, now that digital music is so popular.
- The mayor's office has been flooded with calls for her resignation over the scandal.