Call by Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈbaɪ
KAWL by
kˈɔːl/ /bˈaɪ
KAWL by
Definition
To visit someone briefly, usually without staying long or making formal plans.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or British, often replaced in the US by 'drop by' or 'stop by.' Used with 'someone's house/place' and usually about unplanned, short visits. Not used for calling by phone.
Spanish: pasar por (visita rápida) - hacer una visita rápidaPortuguese (BR): passar por (visita rápida) - dar uma passadaPortuguese (PT): passar por (visita rápida) - dar uma passadaChinese (Simplified): 顺便拜访 - 路过Chinese (Traditional): 順道拜訪 - 路過Hindi: संक्षिप्त रूप से आना - झाँककर जानाArabic: يمر لزيارة عابرة - يزور بسرعةBengali: ছোটখাটো দেখা করতে আসা - হঠাৎ এসে যাওয়াRussian: зайти - заглянуть (в гости)Japanese: 立ち寄る - 訪ねる（短時間）Vietnamese: ghé qua - tạt vàoKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 찾아오다Turkish: uğramak - kısa ziyaret etmekUrdu: رستہ میں آنا - مختصر طور پر ملناIndonesian: mampir - singgah sebentar
Example Sentences
I'll call by your office after lunch.
basic
Why don't you call by sometime this week?
basic
She often calls by on her way home.
basic
Can you call by after work? I need to show you something.
natural
If you're in the neighborhood, just call by for a quick coffee.
natural
My parents always tell me to call by if I have time.
natural