Definition

1. Noun:
   • The person who makes a telephone call: A "caller-up" is an individual who initiates a telephone call to another person or place.

Usage

• The term "caller-up" specifically identifies the person performing the action of telephoning. It is a somewhat formal or dated compound noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The radio host thanked the first caller-up of the night.
  • The receptionist asked the caller-up to please hold the line.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in contexts discussing telecommunications, customer service, or broadcast media (e.g., radio, television) where individuals phone in.
  • The show's format relies on questions from the caller-up.

Variants and Related Words

• Caller (n): A more common and general term for a person who makes a telephone call or who visits.
  • The caller left a message on the answering machine.
• Telephoner (n): A formal synonym for a person who makes a phone call.
• Ring (v): The verb meaning to make a telephone call (chiefly British English).
  • I'll ring you tomorrow.

Synonyms

• Caller
• Telephoner
• Phoner (informal)

Notes

• "Caller-up" is a less frequent term in modern everyday English. The simpler form "caller" is overwhelmingly preferred.
• It is a compound noun formed from the phrasal verb "call up," which can mean to telephone someone.

Noun

1. the person initiating a telephone call
   • there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone