Wake-up Call (Noun)
Meaning 1
A warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected; "the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's financial struggles served as a wake-up call for the management to reassess their business strategy.
- The severe storm was a wake-up call for the city to invest in its disaster preparedness and emergency response systems.
- The athlete's serious injury was a wake-up call to prioritize their health and safety above competition.
- The data breach was a wake-up call for the organization to upgrade its cybersecurity measures and protect sensitive information.
- The alarming rise in pollution levels was a wake-up call for the government to implement stricter environmental regulations.
Meaning 2
A telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels); "she left a wake-up call for 7 a.m.".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.