call

Meaning

1. A telephone conversation.
2. A short visit, usually for social purposes.
3. A visit by a ship or boat to a port.
4. A cry or shout.
5. A decision or judgement.
6. The characteristic cry of a bird or other animal.
7. (heading) To use one's voice.
8. (heading) To visit.
9. (heading) To name, identify or describe.
10. (heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice.
11. (sometimes with for) To require, demand.
12. To announce the early extinction of a debt by prepayment, usually at a premium.

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Sources

1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data