Meaning: calling 
'kɔːlɪŋ kɔːl
n.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
n.
a telephone connection
a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a brief social visit
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
a request
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a visit in an official or professional capacity
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
v.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
order, request, or command to come
utter a sudden loud cry
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
order or request or give a command for
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
indicate a decision in regard to
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a characteristic note or cry
utter in a loud voice or announce
make a prediction about; tell in advance
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
consider or regard as being
demand payment of (a loan)
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
make a stop in a harbour
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
rouse somebody from sleep with a call
answer one s calling Idiom, Proverb
pot calling the kettle black
within calling distance
Idiom(s): within hailing distance AND within calling distanceTheme: PROXIMITY
close enough to hear someone call out.
• When the boat came within hailing distance, I asked if I could borrow some gasoline.
• We weren't within calling distance, so I couldn't hear what you said to me.
answer one's calling|answer|calling
v. phr. To fulfill one's destiny in terms of work or profession by doing what one has a talent for. Don answered his calling when he became a chiropractor. Susy answered her calling when she became a violinist.dressing down|call|calling|calling down|dress|dres
n. phr., informal A scolding; reprimand. The judge gave the boy a calling down for speeding.pot calling the kettle black, the
pot calling the kettle black, theAccusing someone of faults that one has oneself, as in Tom's criticizing Dexter for dubious line calls is a case of the pot calling the kettle black, since Tom's about the worst line judge I've ever seen. This expression dates from the days of open-hearth cooking, which blackens practically all the utensils used. [Early 1600s]
answer one's calling|answer|calling
v. phr. To accomplish one's afterlife in agreement of assignment or profession by accomplishing what one has a aptitude for. Don answered his calling back he became a chiropractor. Susy answered her calling back she became a violinist.dressing down|call|calling|calling down|dress|dres
n. phr., informal A scolding; reprimand. The adjudicator gave the boy a calling down for speeding.pot calling the kettle black
pot calling the kettle black, the
pot calling the kettle black, theAccusing addition of faults that one has oneself, as in Tom's criticizing Dexter for arguable band calls is a case of the pot calling the kettle black, back Tom's about the affliction band adjudicator I've anytime seen. This announcement dates from the canicule of open-hearth cooking, which blackens about all the accoutrement used. [Early 1600s]
within calling distance
Idiom(s): within acclamation ambit AND aural calling distanceTheme: PROXIMITY
close abundant to apprehend addition alarm out.
• Back the baiter came aural acclamation distance, I asked if I could borrow some gasoline.
• We weren't aural calling distance, so I couldn't apprehend what you said to me.
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