call(noun)

an exclamation or shout

a call for help.

call(verb)

to give a name to

My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends

call(noun)

the song of a bird

the call of a blackbird.

call(verb)

to regard (something) as

I saw you turn that card over; – I call that cheating.

call(noun)

a (usually short) visit

The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.

call(verb)

to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc

Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.

call(noun)

the act of calling on the telephone

I've just had a call from the police.

call(verb)

to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc)

They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.

call(noun)

(usually with the ) attraction

the call of the sea.

call(verb)

to make a visit

I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.

call(noun)

a demand

There's less call for coachmen nowadays.

call(verb)

to telephone

I'll call you at 6 p.m.

call(noun)

a need or reason

You've no call to say such things!

call(verb)

(in card games) to bid.