call at
Definition
Verb (phrasal verb) 1. To make a brief stop at a place, especially as part of a longer journey. This typically refers to a vehicle (like a ship, train, or bus) or a person traveling on one, stopping at a specific location before continuing. 2. To visit a place for a short time. This can apply to a person visiting a home, office, or other location, often informally or while in the area.
Usage and Examples
- The cruise ship will call at several Mediterranean ports before returning to Barcelona.
- This train calls at Oxford and Reading on its way to London Paddington.
- I'll call at the post office on my way home to mail this package.
- He said he might call at your office this afternoon to drop off the documents.
Advanced Usage
- Formal/Technical Context: In transportation schedules (maritime, rail, aviation), "call at" is the standard term to list intermediate stops. It implies the stop is planned and scheduled.
- Flight BA 147 calls at Dubai before proceeding to Singapore.
Variants and Related Words
- Call in (phrasal verb): Can be a synonym for "call at" when referring to visiting a place. It can also mean to telephone a place (e.g., a workplace) or to request someone's presence.
- The doctor called in at the hospital to check on his patient. (Similar to 'call at')
- She called in sick to work today. (Telephoned)
- Stop at (phrasal verb): A more general synonym for making a halt during a journey.
- Visit (verb): A broader term for going to see a person or place.
Synonyms
- Stop at
- Visit
- Drop by (more informal)
- Swing by (informal)
Antonyms
- Bypass
- Skip
- Pass by
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Call on (someone): To visit a person.
- We should call on our new neighbors to welcome them.
- Call into: To make a brief visit to a place, very similar to "call at."
- Could you call into the shop and buy some milk?
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