call
//kɔːl//
Translation
call
Definition
When 'call' means to visit, it refers to the act of going to see someone at their home or workplace, typically for a short period and often with a social or professional purpose. This usage is slightly formal and less common in everyday conversation, but it appears in phrases like 'call on' or 'call upon' to indicate a brief visit. For example, a doctor might call on a patient, or a friend might call at your house.
Example
“I will call on my grandmother this afternoon.”
I will visit my grandmother this afternoon.
“The salesman called at our office yesterday.”
The salesman visited our office yesterday.
“She called upon her neighbor to discuss the garden.”
She visited her neighbor to discuss the garden.
“The doctor calls on his patients every Tuesday.”
The doctor visits his patients every Tuesday.
“We called at the museum during our trip.”
We visited the museum during our trip.
“He called on his old friend while in town.”
He visited his old friend while in town.
“The priest called upon the family to offer comfort.”
The priest visited the family to offer comfort.
“They called at the library to return books.”
They visited the library to return books.
“I will call on you tomorrow morning.”
I will visit you tomorrow morning.
“The inspector called at the factory for a check.”
The inspector visited the factory for a check.
Synonyms
Other meanings
- A1seslenmek, çağırmakView this sense
- A2aramak (telefonla)View this sense
- B1ziyaret etmek(this page)
- B2karar vermek (bir durum hakkında)View this sense