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receive a call
/rɪˈsiːv ə kɔːl/
get a phone call
She received a call from her boss while she was on vacation.
This means she got a phone call from her boss during her vacation.
informal
To get a phone call from someone
I received a call from an unknown number yesterday.
This means someone called me from a number I didn't recognize.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the act of answering or being contacted by phone.
Collocations
receive a call fromto get a phone call from someonereceive a call onto get a phone call on a specific device
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe the act of answering or being contacted by phone in both personal and professional settings.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'receive a call' to describe the act of getting a phone call, not the act of making one.
Word Origin
The phrase 'receive a call' combines the verb 'receive' (to get something) with 'call' (a phone communication), reflecting the common experience of being contacted by phone.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, business settings, and written communication.
Word Breakdown
receive
to get or obtain something
roota call
a phone communication
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