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Meaning of the word "call away" in English

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call away

US /kɔːl əˈweɪ/

UK /kɔːl əˈweɪ/

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Phrasal Verb

to ask someone to leave their work or duties to go somewhere else

Example:

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The doctor was suddenly called away to an emergency.

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I was called away from my desk for an urgent meeting.

Synonym:

summon recall detain divert

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call in call call for call-in call on away call button