wake-up call
wake-up call · wake-up calls
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Warnung, Weckruf, Alarmsignal, Alarmzeichen
A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the…A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
Meaning
2 senses(US, literally)A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
She requested a five a.m. wake-up call from the front desk.
Weckruf
a telephone call that you request be made at a specific time in order to wake you up
(figuratively)An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
Near-synonym: reality check
The recent deaths should serve as a wake-up call to others at risk.
Warnung, Alarmzeichen, Alarmsignal
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Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
call to action:
Deutsch
By meaning 2
morning courtesy call:
call to action: