call · v
call (DESCRIBE)
B2 to describe someone or something in a particular way
Dictionary examples:
He called it a disgrace. (24.9)
Are you calling me a liar? (25.7)
call (ASK TO COME)
B2 to ask someone to come somewhere
Dictionary examples:
She called me into her office. (9.2)
He called me over to where he was sitting. (19.0)
I was called to an emergency meeting this morning. (27.4)
I keep the bedroom door open in case the children call for me during the night. (30.5)
call in sick
B2 to telephone the place where you work and report that you are sick and unable to work
Dictionary examples:
Three people called in sick this morning. (26.4)
call a meeting
C1 to arrange for a meeting to happen
Dictionary examples:
The chairman has called an emergency meeting. (54.8)
call it a day
C2 to stop doing something, especially working
Dictionary examples:
It's almost midnight - let's call it a day. (29.3)
call sb names
C2 to use impolite or unpleasant words to describe someone
Dictionary examples:
He said the other children were calling him names. (18.0)
call (TELEPHONE)
A2 to telephone someone
Dictionary examples:
He calls his phone to find it in his pocket. (0.0)
I called the wrong number and made a new friend. (0.0)
I called the gym to cancel my never-used membership. (0.0)
I called the police. (7.3)
She called me this morning at the office. (9.2)
Your mom called last night when you were out. (18.8)
I've been calling all morning but I can't get hold of him. (30.3)
call (NAME)
B1 to give someone or something a particular name
Dictionary examples:
We called our study group 'The Procrastination Club' as a joke. (0.0)
She called her diet plan 'The Chocolate Cake Challenge'. (0.0)
They called their pet rock 'Einstein' because it was so smart. (0.0)
They've called the twins Katherine and Thomas. (19.3)
His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him "Johnny." (21.2)
call (SHOUT)
B1 to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention
Dictionary examples:
'Who took my sandwich?' called the angry boss from his office. (0.0)
The clumsy waiter called, 'Hot soup coming through!' as he tripped. (0.0)
The librarian called, 'Quiet please!' in her loudest voice. (0.0)
Did you call? (5.7)
"Hey, come over here!" she called. (11.4)
I thought I heard someone call my name. (17.2)
Someone in the crowd called (out) his name. (17.3)
be called sth
A1 to have a particular name
Dictionary examples:
The teacher is called Mrs. Smile. (0.0)
My dog is called Banana. (0.0)
The book is called 'How to Sleep'. (0.0)
a boy called Adam (12.2)
Their latest album is called "In Rainbows." (16.7)