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called

/kɔːld/

VERB

1. To use one's voice

To speak or shout to attract someone's attention, communicate a message, or summon someone.

1.1. Shouting and raising one's voice

Used when someone speaks loudly to attract attention, communicate over a distance, or make themselves heard.

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Examples

  • She called loudly to her children across the playground.
  • He called for help when he realized he was lost.
  • The coach called instructions to the players from the sidelines.

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1.2. Contacting someone by telephone

Used when someone communicates with another person by making a telephone call.

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Examples

  • She called her friend to invite her to the party.
  • He called the restaurant to make a reservation for dinner.
  • The doctor called with the test results this morning.

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  • telephone
  • mobile phone
  • voice message
  • conversation

1.3. Summoning or requesting someone's presence

Used when someone asks or orders another person to come to a particular place or attend an event.

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Examples

  • The manager called the staff into her office.
  • The nurse called the next patient into the examination room.
  • The king called his advisers to an emergency meeting.

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2. To visit someone or somewhere

To go to a place or visit a person, often briefly or for a particular purpose.

2.1. Visiting a person or place

Used when someone makes a visit, often a short or informal one, to another person or location.

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Examples

  • We called at their house on our way home.
  • She called in to see her grandmother after work.
  • He called on an old friend during his trip.

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3. To name, identify, or describe

To give someone or something a name, label, title, or particular description.

3.1. Giving names and labels

Used when assigning or referring to a person or thing by a particular name, title, nickname, or label.

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Antonyms

  • misnamed

Examples

  • They called their new puppy Max.
  • The town was once called a different name.
  • Her colleagues called her the most reliable member of the team.

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3.2. Describing or classifying something

Used when characterizing, classifying, or identifying someone or something in a particular way.

Synonyms

  • described
  • characterized
  • classified
  • deemed
  • considered
  • regarded

Examples

  • The decision was called unfair by several employees.
  • The region was called unsuitable for farming.
  • His proposal was called impractical during the meeting.

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4. To require or demand

To make something necessary or to demand that an action or response be taken.

4.1. Requiring or demanding action

Used when a situation, task, or circumstance makes a particular action necessary or demands a response.

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Examples

  • The emergency called for immediate action.
  • The situation called for a careful explanation.
  • The job called for considerable patience and experience.

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5. To announce the repayment or redemption of debt

To announce that a debt or bond will be repaid before its scheduled maturity, often at a specified premium.

5.1. Early redemption of debt or bonds

Used in finance when an issuer announces that outstanding bonds or debt securities will be redeemed before their maturity date.

Synonyms

  • redeemed
  • prepaid

Examples

  • The corporation called its outstanding bonds before their maturity date.
  • Investors received the announced premium when the bonds were called.
  • The issuer called the debt early to take advantage of lower interest rates.

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6. To demand repayment of a loan

To formally require a borrower to repay a loan or outstanding amount.

6.1. Loan repayment demand

Used when a lender exercises the right to demand repayment of money previously lent.

Synonyms

  • demanded repayment
  • requested repayment

Examples

  • The bank called the loan after the borrower violated the agreement.
  • The lender called the outstanding amount when the payment terms were breached.
  • The company was required to repay the loan after it was called.

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VERB

7. To transfer program execution to another routine

To invoke another function or procedure in a computer program so that it performs an operation before execution returns to the original point.

7.1. Function and program execution

Used in programming when one routine invokes another function or procedure to perform a task.

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Examples

  • The main program called a function to calculate the total.
  • The application called the routine whenever a user submitted the form.
  • After the function was called, execution returned to the original instruction.

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