make a call

US /meɪk ə kɔːl/

UK /meɪk ə kɔːl/

1.

to make a decision or judgment

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It's a tough situation, but someone has to make a call.

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The referee had to make a call on the controversial play.

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decide judge determine rule arbitrate

2.

to make a telephone call

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I need to make a call to my parents.

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Can I use your phone to make a call?

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call phone ring up

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call in call call for call-in call on call button call around