Call around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɔɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

KAWL-er-OWND

UK

kˈɔːl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

KAWL-uh-ROWND

Definition

To contact several people or places by telephone, usually to get information or compare options.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; used when calling multiple places for prices, availability, or information. Common with verbs like 'let me', 'try to'. Don't confuse with 'call someone' (one person) or 'call on' (visit).

• Spanish: llamar a varios sitios - preguntar por teléfono
• Portuguese (BR): ligar para vários lugares
• Portuguese (PT): telefonar para vários sítios
• Chinese (Simplified): 打电话联系多处
• Chinese (Traditional): 打電話聯絡多處
• Hindi: कई जगह फोन करना
• Arabic: الاتصال بعدة أماكن
• Bengali: একাধিক স্থানে ফোন করা - খোঁজখবর নেওয়ার জন্য ফোন করা
• Russian: обзвонить - обзванивать
• Japanese: あちこちに電話をかける
• Vietnamese: gọi nhiều nơi
• Korean: 여러 곳에 전화하다
• Turkish: birçok yere telefon etmek
• Urdu: مختلف جگہوں پر فون کرنا
• Indonesian: menelpon ke beberapa tempat

Example Sentences

I need to call around to find the best price.

basic

She decided to call around for job openings.

basic

We should call around to check if any hotels have rooms.

basic

I spent the whole afternoon calling around to find a plumber.

natural

Let me call around and see who delivers pizza late at night.

natural

After calling around, I finally got a good deal on a car rental.

natural