Dictionary definition · Call
noun
- a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course"he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call"
- a method of contacting a person by phone"she reported several anonymous calls"
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
- a demand
- the characteristic sound produced by a bird"a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"
- a brief social visit"senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers"
- a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring their margin up to the minimum requirement
verb
- assign a specified (usually proper) name to"They named their son David"
- ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality"He called me a bastard"
- get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone"I tried to call you all night"
- utter a sudden loud cry"she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
- order, request, or command to come"She was called into the director's office"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).