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Call away Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɔɫ/ /əˈweɪ
KAWL-uh-WAY
kˈɔːl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
KAWL-uh-WAY

Definición

To request or require someone to leave where they are and go somewhere else, often because of duty or an urgent need.

Uso & Matices

Usually passive ('was called away'), especially in work or emergency contexts. Common with: 'be called away from', 'get called away on business'. Implies interruption of an activity. Do not confuse with 'call out' (speak loudly) or 'call off' (cancel).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The doctor was called away during dinner.

basic

I was called away from the meeting to answer the phone.

basic

He was called away to deal with an emergency.

basic

Sorry, I got called away last minute and missed your party.

natural

Whenever there’s an urgent call, he gets called away from home.

natural

She hoped nothing would call her away from her vacation.

natural