CALL

Definition

1. noun a telephone connection. — synonyms: phone_call, telephone_call
2. noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course.
3. noun a loud utterance. — synonyms: cry, outcry, yell, shout, vociferation
4. noun a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty". — synonyms: claim
5. noun the characteristic sound produced by a bird. — synonyms: birdcall, birdsong, song
6. noun a brief social visit.
7. noun a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement. — synonyms: margin_call
8. noun a demand for a show of hands in a card game.
9. noun a request.
10. noun an instruction that interrupts the program being executed.
11. noun a visit in an official or professional capacity.
12. noun (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee.
13. noun the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date. — synonyms: call_option
14. verb assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. — synonyms: name, know_as, be_known_as
15. verb ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality.
16. verb get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. — synonyms: telephone, call_up, phone, ring
17. verb utter a sudden loud cry. — synonyms: shout, shout_out, cry, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
18. verb order, request, or command to come. — synonyms: send_for
19. verb pay a brief visit. — synonyms: visit, call_in
20. verb call a meeting.
21. verb read aloud to check for omissions or absentees.
22. verb send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc..
23. verb utter a characteristic note or cry.
24. verb stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather.
25. verb greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name. — synonyms: address
26. verb make a stop in a harbour.
27. verb demand payment of (a loan). — synonyms: call_in
28. verb make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. — synonyms: bid
29. verb give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance. — synonyms: call_off
30. verb indicate a decision in regard to.
31. verb make a prediction about. — synonyms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, forebode, anticipate, promise
32. verb require the presentation of for redemption before maturation.
33. verb challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement.
34. verb declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee.
35. verb lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal.
36. verb order or request or give a command for.
37. verb order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role.
38. verb utter in a loud voice or announce.
39. verb challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of.
40. verb consider or regard as being.
41. verb rouse somebody from sleep with a call.