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
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