(transitive) To retrieve from personal or computer memory. / (transitive) To summon (someone) to report for military service. / (transitive) To select e.g. to a sports squad.

plural of call sign

A situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided. / A close brush with nuclear war.

(chiefly US) To make the decisions; to be in charge; to give orders.

Summons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.

(informal) A female prostitute who is hired by telephone. / (humorous) A woman who works as a call center agent. (see usage notes)

A sales call either by telephone or personal presence, made without a referral or without preparing the recipient of the call.

To call someone without preparation or referral.

(finance) The amount over par value an issuer must pay to redeem a callable bond on a call date.

A mixed drink for which one specifies (i.e., calls) the exact brand or brands of liquor to be used.