The normal, simple meaning of "take a call" is to decide to receive a phone call. For example a leader of one country would 'take a call' from another to discuss some issue, as opposed to 'not taking a call' meaning that they don't want to discuss.
phrase. If someone is on call, they are ready to go to work at any time if they are needed, especially if there is an emergency. In theory I'm on call day and night.
verb (tr, adverb)
to cancel or abandonthe game was called off because of rain. to order (an animal or person) to desist or summon awaythe man called off his dog.Phrasal Verbs with CALL
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning |
|---|
| Call in (on) | Stop and pay a visit to someone. |
| Call off | Cancel |
| Call on/upon | Formally request or invite |
| Call out | Shout something |
Synonyms for called on. appealed (to), begged, beseeched.
Definition of carry out (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to bring to a successful issue : complete, accomplish carried out the assignment. 2 : to put into execution carry out a plan. 3 : to continue to an end or stopping point.
call something off. ?to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen. to call off a deal/trip/strike. They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). The game was called off because of bad weather.
noun. access or resort to a person or thing for help or protection: to have recourse to the courts for justice. a person or thing resorted to for help or protection. the right to collect from a maker or endorser of a negotiable instrument.
Definition of give in. transitive verb. : deliver, submit gave in his resignation. intransitive verb. : to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender.
To do away with something means to remove it completely or put an end to it. If one person does away with another, the first murders the second. If you do away with yourself, you kill yourself.
Definition of do in. transitive verb. 1a : to bring about the defeat or destruction of a businessman done in by greed also : kill. b : exhaust, wear out. 2 : cheat.
Definition of do up. transitive verb. 1 : to prepare (as by cleaning or repairing) for wear or use do up a shirt.
Take up = to fill or occupy time or space
(transitive) When a task or duty occupies much of your time, or when a person or item occupies space. The meeting took up the entire morning. The new sofa takes up a lot of space in my living room. Most of my day is taken up by looking after the kids.The phrase 'Have the Time of Your Life' means to enjoy yourself very much. Example of Use: “He had the time of his life working on the ranch.”
Definition of have a go. : to try to do something "I can't get the window open." "Let me have a go (at it)."
transitive (take up with someone) ?informalto become friendly with someone, especially someone who could have a bad influence on you.
Definition of take on. transitive verb. 1a : to begin to perform or deal with : undertake took on new responsibilities.