Phrase guide

call time

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The expected time of arrival for participants in a performance event, e.g., a play or concert.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: performing arts

Examples

  • The performance starts at 2pm; call time is 11am for crew, noon for musicians.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To announce the closing of a pub for the day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • Let's have another pint quickly, before the landlord calls time.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To end something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • The boxer is ready to call time on his long career.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To call a timeout.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To indicate that an activity, especially the taking of a test, is complete.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: education

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: sluiting aankondigen — to announce the closing of a pub
  • German: die Sperrstunde ankündigen — to announce the closing of a pub
  • Polish: ogłaszać zamykanie pubu — to announce the closing of a pub
  • Polish: ogłosić zamykanie pubu — to announce the closing of a pub
  • German: für beended erklären — to end something
  • German: beenden — to end something
  • Polish: kończyć — to end something
  • Polish: zakończyć — to end something