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Meaning of "on call" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON CALL

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WHAT DOES ON CALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on call in the English dictionary

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON CALL

on account of
on an even keel
on and off
on and on
on approval
on at
on automatic pilot
on average
on balance
on board
on camera
on closer inspection
on cloud nine
on condition that
on consignment
on cover
on credit
on cue
on day
on demand

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON CALL

alarm call
call
clarion call
close call
collect call
conference call
curtain call
emergency call
follow-up call
house call
line call
local call
long-distance call
phone call
photo call
port of call
roll call
telephone call
too close to call
video call
wake-up call

Synonyms and antonyms of on call in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on call» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON CALL

Find out the translation of on call to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on call from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on call» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

随叫随到
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de guardia
570 millions of speakers

English

on call
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कॉल पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحت الطلب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

по вызову
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de plantão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কল উপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de garde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

panggilan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf Abruf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コールについて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

통화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing telpon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên cuộc gọi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அழைப்பில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फोनवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

telefonda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

su chiamata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na wezwanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

за викликом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe apel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

την κλήση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die oproep
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jour
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bakvakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on call

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON CALL»

The term «on call» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.673 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of on call
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON CALL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on call» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on call» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on call

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3 QUOTES WITH «ON CALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on call.
1
James Buchan
At the heart of banking is a suicidal strategy. Banks take money from the public or each other on call, skim it for their own reward and then lock the rest up in volatile, insecure and illiquid loans that at times they cannot redeem without public aid.
2
John Connolly
If you work at home, you're always on call in a way.
3
Michael Learned
Nobody can understand the pressures of doing an hour-long TV show unless you've done one. Even when you're not on call, you still are working, learning lines, doing appearances, just tense.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON CALL»

Discover the use of on call in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on call and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
On Call Neurology
When you're on call...alone...in the middle of the night...On Call Neurology provides you with immediate access to the vital, step-by-step information you need to rise to the occasion!
Randolph S. Marshall, Stephan A. Mayer, 2007
2
On Call Cardiology
The pocket-sized titles in the On Call series provide you with immediate access to the vital, step-by-step information you need to rise to the occasion!
M. I. Gabriel Khan, 2006
3
Moms on Call Guide to Basic Baby Care, The: The First 6 Months
Because babies don't come with instructions! This simple guide, written by two pediatric nurses (and moms), will help answer questions and give you the information you need to successfully make it through your baby's first six months.
Laura Hunter, Jennifer Walker, 2007
4
On Call: A Doctor's Days and Nights in Residency
This series of loosely interconnected scenes from the author's medical training concludes her residency three years later.
Emily R. Transue, M.D., 2005
5
Angels on Call
Somewhere between writing checks in the 80's and swiping a piece of plastic today, we missed the significance of the emerging cashless society.
Robert D. Lesslie, 2010
6
On call: obstetrics and gynecology
Be on call with confidence! Successfully managing on-call situations requires a masterful combination of speed, skill, and knowledge.
Homer G. Chin, 2006
7
Always on call: when illness turns families into caregivers
This book, first published in 2000 and now substantially updated, presents an intimate look at the world of family caregiving.
Carol Levine, United Hospital Fund of New York, 2004
8
Marshall and Ruedy's on Call Principles and Protocols
This book provides a structured approach to the initial assessment, resuscitation, differential diagnosis and short-term management of common on-call problems.
Mike Cadogan, Anthony F. T. Brown, 2011
9
Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-call Survival Guide
A solution-oriented synopsis of the majority of issues faced in the on-call setting, such as communication, assessment of the patient, problem identification and treatment.
Beverley Harden, Jane Cross, Mary Ann Broad, 2009
10
Catholics on Call: Discerning a Life of Service in the Church
Who do you want to be in your life? How does God speak to you about your life? This volume, like the Catholics on Call program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, raises these important questions.
Robin Ryan, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON CALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on call is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ambulance on Call Service to be Launched
KOCHI: The district administration, in association with the Active Network Group of Emergency Life Savers (ANGELS), is all set to launch a ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Surgeon Stuart Gould's Facebook picture of himself mopping the …
'My two assistants had been on call all day. ... West Sussex, calculated he is paid less than the minimum wage for being on call at weekends. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Pastors on call? Religious leaders ramp up anti-violence activity
At the meeting, Chicago police Cmdr. Dwayne Betts brought a new idea to the table: a team of on-call pastors who respond to homicides. «The Herald, Jul 15»
4
Furious NHS doctor puts payslip on Facebook to prove how little he …
A furious NHS doctor has shared his payslip with thousands of Facebook users to prove how little he earns for being on call. Karan Kapoor is ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
McDonald backs down on call for urgent PAC meeting on Nama sale
Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has withdrawn a request for the Public Accounts Committee to reconvene urgently for a ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
6
McDonald backs down on call for PAC meeting on Nama sale
Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald has withdrawn a request for the Public Accounts Committee to reconvene urgently for a ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
7
Here's when you can play 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' next month
It's not clear exactly what you'll be able to access in the beta, but it's focused entirely on Call of Duty's competitive multiplayer (i.e. no Zombies ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
8
QVH consultant paid less than the minimum wage when on call
In an open letter to the Health Secretary in which he attached his wage slip, Karan Kapoor calculated that his recompense for being on call in ... «East Grinstead Online, Jul 15»
9
TRAI names firms faulting on call drop service norms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has named Vodafone, Idea, Reliance and Airtel among the cell phone service providers ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
10
Mets Prospect Conforto On Call-Up Rumors: 'That's Awesome'
NEW YORK (WFAN) — New York Mets prospect Michael Conforto is aware — how could he not be? — that his major league debut may come ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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