Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing call, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(10)
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call a doctor
phone or summon a doctor, especially in an urgent situation
make a call
to telephone someone
call someone's name
to say someone's name aloud to get their attention or summon them
call the police
to telephone the police to report an incident
miss a call
To fail to answer a phone call, typically because you were unavailable.
receive a call
to get an incoming telephone call
return a call
to telephone someone who has previously called you
take a call
to answer a telephone call
call a meeting
arrange for a meeting to take place
call off a search
cancel or abandon an ongoing search operation
Adjective + noun(7)
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phone call
a telephone conversation
missed call
a phone call that was not answered
quick call
a brief telephone conversation
local call
A telephone call made to a number within the same area or region, typically at a lower rate.
long-distance call
A telephone call made to a number in a different city, region, or country, often at a higher cost.
urgent call
A phone call that requires immediate attention or conveys pressing information.
clarion call
a forceful and clear appeal for people to take action