English Explanatory Dictionary

wake-up call

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
  2. An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-wake-up call.wav

Word forms

wake-up call wake-up calls wakeup call wake up call

Synonyms

alarm call morning call reality check

Related words

wake up wake word rude awakening heads-up rise and shine
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