the action or sound of calling

the calling of a cuckoo

a strong urge towards a particular way of life or career; a vocation

those who have a special calling to minister to others' needs

give (a baby or animal) a specified name

they called their daughter Hannah

cry out (a word or words)

he heard an insistent voice calling his name

Meredith was already calling out a greeting

contact or attempt to contact (a person or number) by phone

could I call you back?

he called her on Monday but her phone was switched off

the driver called 999

order or request the attendance of

representatives of all three teams have been called to appear before the Monaco stewards

I got a letter calling me for an interview

announce or decide that (an event, especially a meeting, election, or strike) is to happen

there appeared to be no alternative but to call a general election

he called an emergency meeting to discuss the matter with councillors and residents

the Allied forces called a ceasefire

(of a person) pay a brief visit

I've got to call at the bank to get some cash

he had promised Celia he would call in at the clinic

do call round if you're ever in the area

(of an umpire or other official in a game) pronounce (a ball, stroke, etc.) to be the thing specified

the linesman called the ball wide

cause (a subroutine) to be executed

one subroutine may call another subroutine (or itself)