call the roll

Frequency: 5.57.8 per million words

To read names from a list to check who is present.

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Examples (10)

  • The teacher will call the roll at the beginning of class.
  • Please wait until the instructor has called the roll before leaving.
  • Has anyone called the roll for today's meeting yet?
  • It's your turn to call the roll for the morning assembly.
  • The sergeant began to call the roll of the soldiers.
  • Don't forget to call the roll and mark attendance.
  • We always call the roll to ensure everyone is accounted for.
  • If you arrive late, you might miss your name when they call the roll.
  • After the accident, the emergency services called the roll of passengers.
  • The chairman called the roll to see if everyone was present.