call for sb

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

To inquire if there have been any calls for a particular person.

callcall + PREPOSITION (on the telephone)

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Examples (10)

  • Were there any calls for me while I was out?
  • The receptionist said there was a call for you from a Mr. Harris.
  • Hi, I'm back at my desk. Any urgent calls for me?
  • Please take a message if a call for Sarah comes through.
  • I checked with the front desk, but there haven't been any calls for you all day.
  • A list of all the calls for the manager is on his secretary's notepad.
  • Could you let me know if there's a call for someone in the marketing department?
  • I need to step away for a moment; just jot down any calls for me.
  • She returned to find a note about an important call for her from London.
  • He paused at the reception to ask if there were any missed calls for him.