wake-up call
US /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/
UK /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/
1.
panggilan bangun, perkhidmatan bangun
a phone call made to wake someone up at a specific time, typically in a hotel
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I requested a wake-up call for 6 AM.
Saya meminta panggilan bangun untuk jam 6 pagi.
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Did you get your wake-up call this morning?
Adakah anda mendapat panggilan bangun pagi ini?
2.
panggilan bangun, amaran, peringatan
an event or situation that causes people to realize that they need to change their behavior or attitude
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The recent economic crisis was a real wake-up call for many businesses.
Krisis ekonomi baru-baru ini adalah panggilan bangun yang sebenar bagi banyak perniagaan.
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His doctor's warning about his health was a much-needed wake-up call.
Amaran doktornya tentang kesihatannya adalah panggilan bangun yang sangat diperlukan.