noun

1. A telephone conversation.

   “I received several calls today.”

2. A short visit, usually for social purposes.

   “I paid a call to a dear friend of mine.”

3. A visit by a ship or boat to a port.

   “The ship made a call at Southampton.”

verb

1. (heading) To use one's voice.

2. (heading) To visit.

3. (heading) To name, identify or describe.

Synonyms: drop a line, ring, holler, yell, designate, dub, name, augur