Call at | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Call at

/kɔːl ət/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To stop by briefly at a place, usually used in the context of ships visiting ports or trains arriving at stations.

  • The cruise ship will call at several Caribbean islands during its itinerary.
  • The train calls at most major stations between Boston and New York.

2. To pay a brief visit to someone or a location, often for a specific purpose.

  • He promised to call at my office to discuss the contract tomorrow.
  • The inspector will call at the factory next week for the annual audit.

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