call ahead

Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words

to telephone someone before you visit

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Examples (10)

  • It's always a good idea to call ahead to make a reservation.
  • We should have called ahead; the restaurant is completely full.
  • Please call ahead to confirm the doctor's appointment time.
  • Next time, let's call ahead to see if they have the item in stock.
  • She forgot to call ahead, so they didn't know she was coming.
  • Calling ahead can save you a lot of time and trouble.
  • Did you call ahead to let them know we'll be a little late?
  • The instructions said to call ahead for large group bookings.
  • I will call ahead tomorrow to arrange a pickup time.
  • If you call ahead, they can prepare the order for you.